This is a very easy, quick and delicious brunch item. When people taste the nutty apple pie filling tucked inside and the vanilla sauce draped over the tender crepes, everyone oohs and aahs between bites.
—CAROLYN HAYES MARION, IL
START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 prepared crepes (7 inches each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine pie filling, pecans and cinnamon. Spread 2 rounded tablespoonfuls down center of each crepe; roll up tightly.
2. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 10-14 minutes or until heated through.
3. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine egg, cream, sugar and extracts. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until thickened, stirring after each minute. Cool. Serve with crepes.
NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.