Hazelnut Crepes With Maple Flambeed Apples Recipes

JOE DAVID'S CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CREPES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, egg, olive oil, salt, and half the milk. Whisk the batter well, adding the remaining milk, a little at a time, until the batter is silky smooth in consistency.
• Heat a hot nonstick skillet. Add a ladle of batter to the hot skillet. Evenly smooth out the batter. Cook until the batter sets and the underside is lightly browned. Run a spatula underneath the crepe and flip over. Cook until the other side is lightly browned. Remove from heat.
• Smear the chocolate-hazelnut spread over the crepe and add the bananas to one side. Then fold over the crepe and sprinkle with icing sugar (confectioners'). Serve the crepes immediately.
• Repeat the above process with the remaining batter to make the additional servings.

APPLE CREPES

Steps:

• For the Crepes: Put the eggs, water and 1/2 cup milk in a large bowl. Whisk until combined. Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and again whisk until combined. Whisk in the melted butter.
• Refrigerate the batter for at least 1/2 hour.
• Heat a 6-inch non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons crepe batter into the pan and quickly rotate the pan so the batter forms a thin layer over the bottom of the pan. (Return excess batter to the remaining batter.) Cook the crepe for 1 to 2 minutes until it is golden brown. Loosen the edge of the crepe with a knife and using your fingers, invert the crepe and cook the other side for about 10 seconds.
• Continue cooking crepes until you have at least 12.
• Make sure the crepes are cool and then cover them with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve them.
• For the Apple Balls: Peel the apples. Using a melon baller, scoop out the apple balls making sure you do not scoop into the core. Make 42 balls total. Combine the cider, sugar, and water in a medium sized saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for about 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the cider mixture to a gentle boil. Place the apple balls in the cider syrup and cover them with parchment paper or a cloth towel. Poach the apple balls for about 5 minutes until the are soft. Be careful not to over-poach them as you want them to retain their shape. Poaching timing will depend on the variety of apple being used.
• Remove the apples from the cider syrup, reserving the syrup. The apples can be poached ahead of time.
• To serve the crepes: Place the cider syrup in a large saute pan over medium heat. Place the crepes 1 at a time in the liquid, folding them into quarters once they have been coated with the syrup. Heat the crepes until they are warmed through.
• Place 2 crepes on each plate. Increase the heat to high and add the lemon juice, Calvados, salt and butter. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. While the sauce is cooking place a pile of apple balls on top of the crepes in the middle of each plate. Pour the sauce over the crepes. Top with a tablespoon of creme fraiche. Serve immediately.

HAZELNUT CREPES WITH MAPLE FLAMBEED APPLES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except the hazelnuts in the bowl or a food processor and process until smooth, fold in the hazelnuts. Pour the batter into a bowl, cover and let rest in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight. Heat a 6inch nonstick crepe pan over medium to hot heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of the batter into the pan and quickly rotate the pan; spreading a thin layer of batter over the entire bottom. Cook the crepe for a couple of minutes until golden brown. Invert the crepe with the edge of a knife Cook the other side for about 30 seconds, Invert the crepe from the pan. Proceed to make the rest of the crepes in the same manner. Stack them on a plate as you make them.;
• Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the batter and cook untilmelted. Add the apples and saute for 2 minutes. Add the maple syrup and vodka and flambe
• Add six crepes to the pan and baste them with the sauce until the flames die down Add the cream and continue to cook for 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened.
• Put two crepes, folded into quarters on each plate: Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.