Apple Crepe Pouches with Warm Walnut Syrup
Elegant • Cozy • Naturally Sweet
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Serves:
4 crepe pouches
Crepe Batter (from scratch)
(You can use store-bought crepes if you prefer)
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1¼ cups milk
2 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for pan)
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk flour and salt.
Add eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
Whisk until smooth and thin (like heavy cream).
Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly butter.
Pour about ¼ cup batter, swirl pan to spread thin.
Cook 30–45 seconds per side until lightly golden.
Stack crepes and cover to keep warm.
Apple–Walnut Filling
Ingredients:
2 green apples, peeled and finely diced
½ cup crushed walnuts
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add diced apples and lemon juice.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples soften.
Stir in walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and syrup.
Cook 1–2 more minutes until fragrant.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Warm Walnut Syrup
Ingredients:
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
Warm gently over low heat for 3–4 minutes.
Stir until glossy and aromatic.
Keep warm until serving.
Assemble the Crepe Pouches
Ingredients:
Prepared crepes
Apple-walnut filling
Chives or edible kitchen string
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
Lay one crepe flat on a plate.
Spoon filling into the center.
Gather edges upward to form a pouch.
Tie gently with chive or edible string.
Drizzle warm walnut syrup over the top.
Garnish with mint and extra crushed walnuts.
Optional Flavor Twists
Add raisins or dried cranberries for sweetness
Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds
Add a spoon of cream cheese or mascarpone inside
Finish with powdered sugar dusting
Whimsical Health Benefits
Green Apple Glow – Fiber-rich, digestion-friendly
Walnut Wisdom – Omega-3s for brain and heart
Golden Sweetness – Natural energy boost
Minty Freshness – Cooling and soothing
Cinnamon Spark – Blood sugar balance & warmth
