Apple Raisin Crêpes

Recipe Categories : | Crêpes | Apple | MAIN INDEX |

Makes : 8 crêpes

Ingredients :

• ¾ cup oat bran, uncooked
• 1 tspn baking powder
• 1 c skim milk
• 3 egg whites, slightly beaten
• 1 tbsp margarine
• 1 cup ricotta cheese, part skim
• 1 small apple, finely chopped
• ¾ cup raisins
• 1 tbsp confectioners sugar
• ½ tspn vanilla essence
• ¾ cup pancake syrup
• ¼ tspn cinnamon

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Combine oat bran and baking powder; add to combined milk, egg whites and margarine, mixing well.
2. Heat a 6" crêpe pan or skillet over medium heat; lightly coat with nonstick spray or lightly oil before making each crêpe. Pour about ¼ cup batter onto hot prepared pan; immediately tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook 1 to 1½ minutes or until top looks dry. Turn; cook an additional minute. Stack between sheets of wax paper.
3. Combine ricotta, apple, raisins, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Spoon about 2 tbsp along less evenly browned side of each crêpe. Fold or roll up sides to cover filling.
4. Combine syrup and cinnamon; heat over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until heated through. Just before serving, pour 2 tbsp over each crêpe.