Normandy Apple Crêpe (Sea Apple Crêpot)

Ingredients

• 50 g Wheat flour (type T55) (Sift to avoid lumps)
• 20 g Granulated sugar (About 2 tablespoons)
• 1 unit Egg (Large chicken egg)
• 120 ml Whole milk (At room temperature)
• 30 g Unsalted butter (Divided: 15 g for the apples, 15 g for cooking the crêpe)
• 10 ml Calvados (Optional, to flavor the batter)
• 1 pinch Fleur de sel (Adjust to taste)
• 1 unit Apple (Golden or Granny Smith) (About 150 g, peeled, cored and cut into 4‑5 mm wedges)

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients

   In the bowl, sift 50 g flour, add 20 g sugar and a pinch of fleur de sel. Lightly whisk to combine.

   Time: PT3M

2. Add the egg

   Crack the egg into the bowl and whisk vigorously until the mixture is well incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add the milk gradually

   Pour the whole milk slowly while continuing to whisk, until you obtain a smooth and slightly thick batter.

   Time: PT3M

4. Flavor (optional) and let rest

   Stir in the calvados (10 ml) if desired, mix, then cover the bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare the apples

   Peel, core the apple and cut into 4‑5 mm wedges.

   Time: PT5M

6. Caramelize the apples

   Melt 15 g butter in the pan over medium heat, add the apple pieces, sprinkle the remaining sugar (≈15 g) and cook 5‑7 minutes, stirring until they are golden and lightly caramelized.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: moyen

7. Pour the batter over the apples

   Reduce heat to medium‑low, spread the apples evenly, then pour the batter over the whole surface. Cover and cook 5‑7 minutes until the edges release.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: moyen‑doux

8. Flip and brown the other side

   Add a knob of butter (≈5 g) to the pan, gently flip the crêpe with a spatula, cover again and cook 5 minutes until golden brown.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: moyen‑doux

9. Finish and serve

   Transfer the crêpe to a plate, lightly brush with extra melted butter if desired, serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g