Yerba Mate Crepes With Baked Apples

These crepes will bring a sweet, earthy flavor to your morning. You’ll love the subtle combination of fall-inspired spices with sweet apples and hearty yerba mate. This recipe works with any type of brewed yerba mate. If you want a more robust yerba mate flavor, use a strong brewed yerba. For a milder flavor, brew a lighter batch. You can use any brewing method, so choose your favorite, and don’t forget to make extra for sipping while you cook!

Servings: 12

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• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

For the filling

• 1 tbsp Butter. melted
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, packed
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Nutmag
• ¼ tsp Sea Salt
• 3 Medium Apples. peeled, cored, and diced

For the crepes

• 2 Large Eggs
• ¾ cup Liquid brewed yerba mate
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp butter, melted

Optional Topping

• ¼ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

To make the filling

1. Preheat oven to 350F / 176C
2. In a bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brewed yerba mate. Add apples and toss to coat well. Transfer mixture to a small casserole dish.
3. Transfer casserole dish to the oven and bake 30-40 minutes until apples are tender.

To make crepes

1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brewed yerba mate, flour, and butter until smooth.
2. Grease a skillet and set over medium-high heat. Scoop a scant 1/4 cup into the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook 30 seconds per side. Repeat until all batter is cooked.
3. Fill crepes with apples, roll, and dust with powdered sugar (optional).