Easy French “Crêpes” | Homemade Blueberry Jam
Crêpes so light and delicious, you’ll wonder how they can be so easy! Whip up these buttery-free French crêpes with just a touch of oil and a splash of Grand Marnier. Top them off with this homemade blueberry jam for a burst of flavor that will impress everyone at your table!
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Easy French “Crêpes” | Homemade Blueberry Jam
Crêpes so light and delicious, you'll wonder how they can be so easy! Whip up these buttery-free French crêpes with just a touch of oil and a splash of Grand Marnier. Top them off with this homemade blueberry jam for a burst of flavor that will impress everyone at your table!
Equipment
Ingredients
GRAND MARNIER CRÊPES
- 8.81 oz (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 oz (85 g) granulated sugar (7 Tbsp)
- 1/8 tsp (0.75 g) sea salt
- 1 Tbsp (14 g) vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) Grand Marnier
- 3 eggs (Large | At Room Temperature)
- 14.65 oz (415 g) milk (Lukewarm)
BLUEBERRY JAM
- 0.35 oz (0.35 g) corn starch
- 2 tsp (10 g) vanilla bean paste
- 3.53 oz (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4.23 oz (120 g) Spring Water
- 1 tsp (5 g) lemon juice
- 14 oz (400 g) blueberries
Instructions
IMPORTANT | a few tips to have the best crêpes
- Eggs should be at room temperature.
- Milk should be lukewarm.
- Always start mixing from the center going outwards.
- Pass the batter through a sieve.
- Make sure your pancake pan is hot enough.
- The faster you tilt and rotate the pan, the better the crêpe batter spreads.
- Place the cooked crêpes between 2 ceramic plates while cooking them – They will stay warm, soft and will not dry out. Enjoy!
GRAND MARNIER CRÊPES PREPARATION
- In a mixing bowl, whisk in the all-purpose flour together with the granulated sugar and salt. Make a well, add the vegetable oil, Grand Marnier and eggs. Start mixing from the center going outwards taking a little bit of flour at a time.8.81 oz all-purpose flour, 3 oz granulated sugar, 1/8 tsp sea salt, 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier, 3 eggs
- Halfway through add the lukewarm milk. NOTE: This is the secret to get a batter with no lumps!14.65 oz milk
- Pass the batter through the sieve to be sure you have the perfect texture.
COOK!
- Heat your Pancake pan on a medium heat 5 minutes prior starting making your "Crêpes".When ready, lightly oil the surface with a kitchen paper.Pour one large scoop of batter at the center of your pan ; then right away tilt and rotate the pan in order to spread it uniformly.Once one side is cooked, flip it over. Cook it for a few seconds more. NOTE: Remember to place each time the cooked crêpe between 2 ceramic plates so it stays soft and warm.
BLUEBERRY PIE SAUCE PREPARATION
- Prepare the blueberry pie sauce while you are making the crêpes. In a medium sauce pan, mix in the corn starch together with the vanilla bean paste, granulated sugar, spring water and lemon juice. Add the blueberries. Cook on medium heat until thickens. Set aside to cool down.14 oz blueberries, 1 tsp lemon juice, 3.53 oz granulated sugar, 4.23 oz Spring Water, 2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 0.35 oz corn starch
ASSEMBLY
- When ready to enjoy, place one crêpe on a plate. Scoop the blueberry jam on one side, then fold it twice. Serve with Chantilly, fresh blueberries and extra blueberry jam on the side. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
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Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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Credit: I would like to thank my friend Sandrine from @la_cuisine_de_didineetcycy for sharing her Mom’s recipe with me. Everyone really loved it at home ; I only added the blueberry jam, because it is delicious! Merci beaucoup Sandrine! Bises, ~Nessa
On dit souvent qu’il n’y a rien de plus réconfortant que de manger de bonnes crêpes. Ici c’est chose faite, surtout lorsque l’on a pas envie d’allumer le four pour manger quelque chose pour le goûter! Je peux vous dire que la compotée à la myrtille est divine, je double toujours la recette car mes gourmands en redemandent à chaque fois!
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