Caramel Apple Crepes

Name: Caramel Apple Crepes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided; 6 large tart apples, peeled and sliced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 prepared crepes (9 inches), warmed; Cinnamon-sugar

Caramel and apple are such a popular flavor combination. When combined with store-bought crepes that are filled with a rich cream cheese mixture, you have a superb dessert or brunch item.—Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
6 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 prepared crepes (9 inches), warmed
Cinnamon-sugar

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add apples; cook until apples are tender.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cinnamon and remaining syrup until smooth. Spread over crepes. Fold crepes into quarters and serve with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 filled crepe (calculated without cinnamon-sugar): 277 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.