“Real” Crêpe Bretonne with Maple Salted Caramel and Apples

For the Crêpe Bretonne

• 3 large eggs
• 100g caster sugar
• 20g pure maple syrup (preferably golden colour for its delicate flavour)
• 8g table salt
• 500g wholemeal or buckwheat flour
• 175g salted butter, melted
• 1 litre whole milk
• Dash of Calvados or brandy (optional)
• Extra butter for cooking

For the salted maple syrup caramel

• 4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 100ml pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)
• 100g salted butter
• 200ml double crème
• 2 tsp sea salt

To cook the crêpe

1. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar and maple syrup then add half the milk and whisk.
2. Add flour, salt and melted butter and stir until smooth. Add the remaining milk and Calvados.
3. Heat a frying pan on medium and melt a knob of butter until it bubbles. Using a ladle, pour batter into the centre of the pan and swirl to evenly coat the base.
4. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
5. To serve, place crepe onto a warmed plate and fold in half, then half again.

To make the caramelised apples

1. In a small pan, gently heat the maple syrup and butter. Add in prepared apples and cook for about 5 minutes.
2. Remove pan from the heat, add double cream and sea salt and stir together to fully coat the apples in sauce.
3. Spoon caramelised apples and sauce over crepes and enjoy!