Cornmeal Crepes with Peaches and Caramel
Recipe from
Food & Wine
Pastry chef Nicole Krasinski adds sherry vinegar to make a tangy caramel sauce, which she drizzles over peach wedges and buttery-crisp crepes. Apricots would also work here.

Servings:
6
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
CRPES
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8 tablespoonsunsalted butter, 5 tablespoons meltedsee savings

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1 1/4 cupswhole milksee savings

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1/2 cupplus 2 tablespoons all-purpose floursee savings

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1/4 cupplus 2 tablespoons cornmealsee savings

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1 teaspoonkosher saltsee savings

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2large eggs, at room temperaturesee savings

CARAMEL
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8 tablespoonsunsalted buttersee savings

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1/4 cuphoneysee savings

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1/4 cuplight brown sugarsee savings

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1 tablespoongranulated sugarsee savings

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Pinch of kosher saltsee savings

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3 tablespoonsheavy creamsee savings

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1 tablespoonsherry vinegarsee savings

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3ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dicesee savings

Directions
1.
MAKE THE CREPES: In a small skillet, cook the 3 tablespoons of unmelted butter over moderate heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
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In a blender, combine the milk with half of the flour and blend. Add the cornmeal, salt, and the remaining flour and blend until smooth. With the machine on, add the eggs one at a time, then add the browned butter in a thin stream. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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MEANWHILE, MAKE THE CARAMEL: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the honey, sugars, and salt, whisking to dissolve the sugars. Bring to a boil and cook without whisking for about 30 seconds, until the caramel bubbles vigorously. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the cream and vinegar. Strain the caramel and keep warm.
4.
Line a plate with wax paper. Heat an 8-inch nonstick crepe pan or skillet. Lightly brush the pan with some of the 5 tablespoons of melted butter. Add 3 tablespoons of the batter and immediately swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Cook the crepe over moderate heat until the edges are golden and the batter is set, about 30 seconds. Flip the crepe over and cook until the bottom is lightly browned in spots, about 20 seconds. Transfer the crepe to the prepared plate. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 12 crepes, adding more melted butter as needed.
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Shortly before serving, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the crepes on a work surface. Lightly brush both sides with the remaining melted butter. Fold the crepes into quarters and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake the crepes until sizzling and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
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Spoon the peaches into shallow bowls and cover them with 2 crepes each. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce on top and serve right away.
MAKE AHEAD
The crepes can be kept at room temperature for up to 4 hours. The caramel sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Rewarm before serving.
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