In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch and sea salt. Make a well, add the eggs, milk, spring water and a few drops of orange food colorant (salmon color). Start mixing from the center going outwards taking a little bit of flour at a time. NOTE: This is the secret to get a batter with no lumps!
2.65 oz all-purpose flour, 1.76 oz corn starch, 1 tsp sugar, 1/16 tsp sea salt, 2 eggs, 10.58 oz milk, 1.76 oz Spring Water, orange food colorant
REST
Cover the batter with a plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature for one hour.
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 towel and pour one large scoop of batter in your pan, spreading it over while moving your pan into a gentle circle. NOTE: The pancakes are quite fragile, handle with care.
Once one side is cooked, flip it over. Cook it for a few seconds more. Set aside to cool down.
ASSEMBLY
Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
Spread 1 tablespoon of apricot jam on top of the crêpe. Add 2 tablespoon of chopped apricots on top.
6 Tbsp apricot jam, 15.25 oz apricot halves in syrup
Then, tightly roll the crêpe into a log. Chop the ends off and cut cylinders of 1 inch | 3 cm. Repeat until you run out of crêpes.
In a small bowl, mix in the egg together with the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla bean paste. Pour it on top of your crêpes.
1 egg, 4.41 oz heavy cream, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
BAKE!
Bake for 20 minutes at 350F/180C. It is ready when the gratin is set. Serve with cocoa powder on top (I omitted this step). Enjoy and Bon Appétit!
unsweetened cocoa powder
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Special Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
French "Crêpes" Gratin with Apricots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 90mg4%
Potassium 341mg10%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1935IU39%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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