Buckwheat Crepes with Pears and Crème Fraîche

Buckwheat Crepes with Pears and Crème Fraîche

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Description

Pears bring out the earthy, roasted flavor of the buckwheat crepes.

Ingredients

4 pears, peeled, halved, cut into 1/2 -to 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
8 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
12 Basic Buckwheat Crepes
Crème fraîche* or sour cream

Directions

  1. Toss pear cubes with 4 tablespoons brown sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
  2. Preheat oven to 250°F. Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Place 1 crepe in skillet and warm on 1 side. Using spatula, turn crepe over and cook until warm on second side, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle crepe with 1 teaspoon brown sugar, then fold crepe into quarters. Transfer folded crepe to baking sheet; keep warm in oven. Repeat warming, sugaring, and folding with remaining butter, crepes, and brown sugar.
  3. Transfer 2 crepes to each of 6 plates. Top crepes on each plate with 1 large spoonful of pear mixture and dollop with a tablespoon of crème fraîche or sour cream.
  4. *Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.