Crêpes Suzette

Serves 4 - 6

For the crêpes:

1 cup plain flour

2 eggs

½ cup milk

½ cup water

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, melted

For the filling:

Juice of 2 oranges

Zest of 1 orange

175g (6 oz) butter

75g (2½ oz) caster sugar

80ml (3 fl oz) liqueur (for instance, Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec)

Method

To make the crêpes:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs.

Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine.

Add the salt and butter and beat until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter in, using approximately ¼ cup of the mixture for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.

Cook the crêpe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown.

Loosen with a spatula, flip over and cook the other side.

The filling:

Pour the orange juice into a saucepan, and add the zest, butter and sugar.

Bring to the boil, and then turn the heat down to simmer for a further 15 minutes or until the sauce becomes sticky.

Fold the crêpes and arrange them in a large pan so that they slightly overlap each other.

Pour the warm syrup over the crêpes and then gently heat them for 3 minutes.

Warm the liqueur in the emptied (but syrupy) saucepan.

When the crêpes are hot, pour the liqueur over them and set light to the pan.

Serve immediately.

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