Crêpes with Strawberry and Orange Compote
A very indulgent breakfast on a very slow weekend morning; paper thin almond flavored warm crêpes topped with zesty and fruity compote and snowy, powdery sugar. Dessert for breakfast anyone?
“A crêpe is a type of very thin pancake (usually made from wheat flour). The word is of French origin, deriving from the Latin crispa, meaning “curled.” While crêpes originate from Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, their consumption is nowadays widespread in France and they are considered a national dish, and they are also increasingly popular in North America. In Brittany, crêpes are traditionally served with cider. Crêpes are served with a variety of fillings, from the most simple with only sugar to flambéed crêpes Suzette or elaborate savoury fillings…” (Wiki)
So I woke up Sunday morning wanting a ravenously rich, unhealthy and big sweet breakfast – fluffy pancakes with maple syrup, crêpes filled with luscious fruits and spreads etc etc – that kind; a big elaborate spread. For a person who skips breakfast most of the days, this is unusual; or may be the want was to fulfill the prolonged deprivation. We contemplated going to iHop, but none of us did gather up the excitement to rush out. A big craving and a bunch of lazy bones made us settle for the crêpes. It is the very basic crêpes with added almond flavored. I had frozen strawberries and some fresh oranges with which I made some compote to top the crêpes. Given some other time, I would have gone a bit fancy, taken care to fill them carefully with the compote and pose them pretty, but a hungry stomach and the rituals of photos did not allow such decor.
Crêpes are outrageously easy to make with infinite potentials. Eat them with fresh fruit or cream, nutella, sauces, jams, compotes or go savory with any variation you want. They serve as breakfast, meals, dessert or anything in between. Love them yet?
Crêpes with Strawberry and Orange Compote
Ingredients:
For the Crepe: (makes about 4)
- 1/2 Cup Flour
- 3/4 Cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
- A pinch of Salt
- 3/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract
- Vegetable Oil, for batter and cooking
For the Compote: (makes about 1.5 Cups)
- 10-12 Strawberries
- 3/4 Cup Orange Juice – fresh or store bought
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1/3 Cup Sugar (or any other substitute, adjust amount)
Almonds for topping
Preparation:
Compote:Combine all ingredients for the compote and simmer at medium heat till the mix gets thick and syrupy, for about 20 minutes. Take it off the heat and bring it to room temperature or just warm before serving with the crêpes. This compote will store in the refrigerator for about a week. Use it as a dessert just by itself, topped with cream, ice cream or custard.
Crêpes:In a bowl, whisk the flour with the salt. Add the milk, egg, sugar, almond extract and 1/2 tablespoon of oil and whisk well until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
Heat an 8-inch skillet and rub it with an oiled paper towel. Add about 2.5 – 3 tablespoons of the crêpe batter, swirling the pan to coat thinly & evenly; pour off any excess. Cook the crêpe over moderate heat until the bottom is brown in spots and the sides are crisp and start to curl, about a couple of minutes. Flip the crêpe over and cook for 1 minute longer.
Place the folded crêpes on each plate. Top or stuff the crêpes with fruit compote. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately.
Don’t they look sinfully good? The light airy feel of the crepes almost makes me think of butterfly wings. So pretty!
Enjoying the crepes was also a memory stirring experience. Crepes always remind me of ma making another version of this called patishapta (crepes made with eggless batter and filled often with jaggery, coconut, khoya – thickened milk or both). Patishapta is very popular in Bengal – the eastern region of India. I’ll post that recipe sometimes later. Sending the Crepes to the Jennifer’s (of Domestic Goddess) Sugar High Friday #61, hosted at A Merrier World. The theme for the SHF is Sweet Comfort.
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January 12th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
A delightful flavor combo! I love crêpes!
Cheers,
Rosa
January 13th, 2010 at 12:07 am
sensational looking crepes! love them! i like the flavor combination here!
January 13th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Wow… thats a mind blowing pic..Looks delicious
January 13th, 2010 at 12:51 am
wow…beautiful clicks Soma!!!
January 13th, 2010 at 1:18 am
I think my family shouldn’t even know this is online…WOW!! What a gorgeous way to start a day!!
January 13th, 2010 at 3:21 am
Awesome Crepes! i love the strawberry and orange compote combination:)
January 13th, 2010 at 4:22 am
Absolutely mouthwatering, drool worthy pictures!!
January 13th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Can’t Take the eyes off the pics .PERFECT BFast. (Slurp)
January 13th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Crepe looks amazing Soma.
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January 13th, 2010 at 5:45 am
Looks amazing and so vibrant Soma. DD has been asking me to make homemade pancakes (meaning make the batter mix at home). This might be even better. I am rushing off to get breakfast.
January 13th, 2010 at 6:37 am
wow!! Such a yummy and gorgeous breakfast!! You made a crave it for the breakfast now…:)
January 13th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Haven’t made those in a long time…..as hubby dear is not a big fan of this kind of breakfast…but your plate is making me hungry…may be I should make it for myself in the weekday….
January 13th, 2010 at 9:46 am
forget to say Happy Makar Sankrant…
January 13th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Very lovely.. Happy Pongal !
January 13th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Simply Irresistible,Soma!Very colorful!
January 13th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Omg they look delicious,breakfasts like this and who wants to sleep in..yummy and beautiful clicks.
January 13th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Very satisfying and extraordinary crepes! Nothing like a strawberry compote on it
Cheers,
Gera
January 13th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Love crepes for breakfast,served this deliciously I’d definitely call it a luxurious breakfast
January 13th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
And the almonds are the perfect topping. Thanks for sharing!
January 13th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
orange and strawberries – that’s an awesome combination Soma
you made this because you were too lazy to go to Ihop? My definition of lazy is definitely different from yours
January 13th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
What a lovely breakfast! They look gorgeous. I love the strawberries and orange!
January 13th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I adore crepes – they sound excellent with strawberries and orange compote!
January 14th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Crepes look awesome Soma! I had tasted crepes at a friends place and immediately fell in love with it, she had served them with various types of hummus and it was even more yumm as I am not a sweet person
January 14th, 2010 at 6:41 am
So beautiful and delicious looking. I can’t believe you didn’t invite me over for breakfast!
January 14th, 2010 at 6:52 am
It looks gorgeous soma, what a lovely breakfast
January 14th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Those crepes look so beautiful ! Great indulgence for sure…
January 14th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
thats some delectable dessert Soma. when i have sudden sweet cravings I often make these. easy yet satisfying!
January 14th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
It’s beautiful like snow! love crepes!
January 14th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
So beautiful, fresh, and delicious! What gorgeous breakfast and lovely way to tame a sweet craving. Happy New Year!
January 15th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I missed so many of your posts…am back on track !!
This is a gorgeous recipie !!
January 15th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Delicious and yummy breakfast….I am ready…
cheers
January 16th, 2010 at 3:34 am
The crepes look delicious!!!! Wonderful start to a new day
January 16th, 2010 at 8:18 am
They look sinfully delicious, Soma. Love the pictures, the color contrast, sprinkling of sugar, they look so professional. Loved the combination strawberries and orange for Compote; both are my favorites. I am finding it difficult to find good strawberries in the market now. Cannot wait for spring. Hope you are all doing good.
RC: I used the frozen strawberries. I had frozen tons during summer.I know what you are saying.. the strawberries in the stores look pretty tired now:-)
January 16th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I love the flavor combination! Your pictures are so beautiful, Soma…..I can’t stop looking
January 17th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Makes a wonderful breakfast or dessert girl, looks delicious.
Yeah. gardening is a pleasure. I didn’t grow anything at first when we came here but once the veggie patch was up, I enjoy gardening immensely.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Oh,these look amazing! I’ve never heard of anything like this.Thanks for sharing..
January 18th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Your crepes look lovely, and the compote sounds delicious! The almond slices on top look great as well. I’m going to have to make crepes soon!
January 18th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
oh these look so irresistible. i love crepes compared to thick pancakes, n i have a box of strawberries sitting in the fridge. Seems like the perfect thing to make
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:24 am
What a wonderfully comforting breakfast! Thank you for entering SHF
January 29th, 2010 at 5:35 am
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