This easy pear crepe dessert recipe is ready in just a few minutes, without a lot of fuss and bother. It’s nearly winter, the temperatures are dropping, and it’s the perfect time for a holiday treat.
The pears were still fresh at the greenmarket, so I pounced.
You’re probably wondering how the words “crepe” and easy go together. After all, crepes are a bit of a pain to make from scratch. It takes a bit of work to get going (even if you’re accustomed to it) and it’s not really practical to make just one.
The secret is that I didn’t use a standard crepe recipe, or even a crepe recipe at all. I used a very thin, whole wheat tortilla
The rest of the tortillas will be used for another day’s dessert, for wraps, and burritos. And, since the tortilla is sturdier than a real crepe, it holds together better, and I can fill it with more pear! I haven’t tried it yet, but it might also work well with bananas.
Easy Pear Crepe Recipe for One
Pear crepe recipe with cinnamon and sugar
Notes
The pears I used were an experimental variety with no name yet. Bartlett or Bosc pears would work just fine.
This recipe is an easy way to give yourself a holiday treat. It can easily be increased if you have company.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tsp butter
- 1 small pear (or half a large one), cored and sliced
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (divided)
- 1/2 tsp sugar (divided)
- splash of brandy (optional)
- one whole wheat tortilla
Instructions
- Melt the butter in an 8 inch skillet and add the sliced pear
- Sprinkle with half the cinnamon and sugar and add the brandy if using
- Saute the pears until tender
- Remove the pear mixture and set aside
- Add the tortilla to pan, adding more butter if needed
- Cook for 30 seconds, then flip with kitchen tongs, and cook another 30 seconds or so on the other side
- Put the pears back in the pan, on top of the tortilla
- Cook about 30 seconds to reheat the pears
- Fold the crepe over the pears and remove to a plate with a spatula
- Top with remaining cinnamon and sugar
Single Serving Pear Crepe Dessert Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- try pear brandy instead of standard brandy
- serve topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
- add a pinch of ginger to the cinnamon/pear/sugar mixture
- drizzle the crepe with chocolate syrup
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