Best Dads Award Winning Apple Butter Crepe Bites Recipes

DAD'S AWARD WINNING APPLE BUTTER CREPE BITES

Steps:

• Mix ingredients for the crepes together, adding then in the order given until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
• Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat until water sizzles on contact.
• Pour 1/8 teaspoon of batter into skillet, swirl for evenness and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.
• Remove from the skillet onto a clean dry towel while making the rest of the crepes.
• Spread filling on each crepe in the order given in the filling ingredients list.
• Roll up crepes and cut into 1 inch or so bite size pieces.
• Insert toothpicks (but don't count on them for support) and serve as a plated dessert snack.

APPLE CRISP CREPES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat Bisquick mix, milk and eggs with whisk until smooth.
• Spray 6- to 7-inch skillet or crepe pan with cooking spray or grease lightly with butter; heat over medium heat. For each crepe, pour about 2 tablespoons batter into skillet. Immediately tilt and rotate skillet so thin layer of batter covers bottom. Cook until light brown. Run wide spatula around edge to loosen; turn and cook other side until light brown. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed.
• Stack crepes, placing waxed paper between each; cover to keep warm and prevent crepes from drying out.
• Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, stir together all filling ingredients. Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes, stirring once.
• To assemble, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons filling down center of each crepe. Roll up; place seam side down on plate. Serve crepes topped with yogurt and cinnamon.

APPLE BACON CREPES WITH MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• For the frosting: Beat together the butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and maple syrup in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer) until smooth and creamy.
• For the apple-bacon filling: Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until the fat renders out and the bacon becomes crispy. Scoop out the bacon and place on a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the apples to the bacon fat and cook over medium heat until the apples are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the maple syrup and cinnamon and cook until sticky and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• For the crepe batter: Whisk together the cake mix, milk, egg and egg white in a large bowl until smooth. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet and spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle about 3 ounces of batter into the pan and cook over medium heat until the bottom starts to brown and the top of the crepe begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes. Work around the edge of the crepe with a rubber spatula to begin to release it from the pan. Gently flip the crepe over, spraying more nonstick spray as needed. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. Remove the crepe and place on a serving dish. Repeat with the remaining batter.
• To assemble: Spread the filling generously over half of each crepe and top with a few tablespoons of bacon. Fold the tops of the crepe over and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Sprinkle additional bacon on top if desired.

BITE-SIZED APPLE PIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; reserve 1 tablespoon. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pie crusts; roll and trim each to an 8-in. square. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Cut each square into eight 1-in. strips., Cut each apple into 8 wedges; wrap 1 strip of pastry around each wedge, placing sugared side of pastry against the apple., Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining butter; sprinkle with reserved sugar mixture. Bake 13-15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Serve warm, with caramel sauce if desired.