PEACH CREPES

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My mother-in-law passed this recipe on to me. The special ingredient, almond extract, gives it a distinctive, delicious flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup milk
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
8 medium peaches, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4-1/2 cups), divided
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Whipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, butter and vanilla. Cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Stir in 2 cups peaches and butter. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in almond extract and remaining peaches. Cover and refrigerate., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour about 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., Spoon filling over crepes; roll up. Top with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.