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To prepare the crepes: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the milk, salt, sugar, melted butter, and oil.
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Set aside.
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In another medium mixing bowl, add the flour and make a well in the center.
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Add the eggs and beat until incorporated.
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The batter will be quite thick and stiff.
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Slowly stir in the milk mixture, incorporating fully before adding more.
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Whisk in the beer and vanilla seeds.
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Set aside to thicken, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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To prepare the apples: While the batter is thickening, make the apples.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large, shallow baking dish, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, tossing until the apples are evenly coated.
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Spread out the apples in single layer, being sure not to crowd or overlap them.
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Bake for 10 minutes, until the apples are starting to soften, then remove the pan from the oven and stir well, turning the apples.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake until the apples are browning, about 5 minutes more.
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Now add the cider to the pan and stir to combine.
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Bake until the cider turns syrupy, about 5 minutes more.
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Remove the pan from the oven and set aside until you're ready to use it.
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After the batter has sat (at least 30 mintues), set a small frying pan over medium-high heat until it's very hot A drop of water splashed in the pan should sizzle and evaporate upon touch.
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Add a small spoon of butter (about 1/2 teaspoon) to the pan and wipe out the excess with a paper towel, working to coat all sides of the pan.
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Ladle a small amount of batter into the pan, about 1/8 cup.
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Lift the pan slightly, swirling to evenly coat it with a very thin layer of batter.
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When the crepe is lightly browned, use an offset spatula or small kitchen spatula to flip it over.
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Cook the second side until it's lightly brown, about 1 minute.
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Continue working in this fashion until ail the crepes are cooked, stacking them on a plate.
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To serve, fold 2 or 3 crepes into quarters and fan them out on a plate.
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Spoon over a portion of the apples and serve immediately.