THE CITRUS-FLAME CREPES

(Our Play on Crêpes Suzette)

THE CITRUS-FLAME CREPES

Ingredients: 4 Pre-made sweet crepes, 100g Butter, 50g Sugar, 2 Oranges (juiced and zested), 1 tsp Cinnamon, 0.5 tsp Ginger powder, 50ml Grand Marnier or Brandy...

Ingredients

  • 4 Pre-made sweet crepes
  • 100g Butter
  • 50g Sugar
  • 2 Oranges (juiced and zested)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ginger powder
  • 50ml Grand Marnier or Brandy

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Melt butter and sugar in a wide pan until it bubbles and turns a light amber gold.
  2. The Bloom Add spices and orange zest with a 30ml splash of orange juice; the steam will release the citrus and spice oils.
  3. The Swell Add the remaining juice; simmer until it reduces to a thick orange silk.
  4. The Marriage Fold crepes into triangles and place in the silk; drench until soft.
  5. The Scorch Pour the alcohol over the crepes and carefully ignite; let the flames char the sugar-silk.
  6. The Final Flourish Serve immediately with raw orange zest.

Cuisine: French

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