constant cravings

After craving crepes for weeks, the other day I found myself staring at a refrigerator full of apples from our farm share and  had a sudden brainwave. Crepes with apple compote turned out to be easier than apple pie, and tastier. Forgive me for not measuring, but it's all to taste anyway. By the way, our other topping combinations were also worth mentioning: strawberry preserves with fresh cream cheese, brown sugar and lemon, and dulce de leche with dark chocolate. Who needs a neighborhood creperie if you have a kitchen (and these T-things)?

Apple Compote

apples, any variety, peeled and cubed

fresh-squeezed lemon juice

cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

brown sugar

water or juice

Combine all ingredients and simmer in cast iron skillet or saucepan for ten minutes, or until apples are soft and coming apart a bit and liquid has thickened. Serve warm.

Sweet Crepes

1 3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 c sugar

2 c milk, room temp

3 eggs, room temp

5 tbs butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla

Mix dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, pour wet into dry and whisk.  Refrigerate a minimum of 1 hour, overnight if possible.