STRAWBERRY FILLING FOR CREPES

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I wanted to make strawberry crepes for my family, but couldn't find a recipe I liked. I experimented and came up with this: warm strawberries in sauce. Not too sweet, slightly tart. Enough for 4-5 crepes. I'd appreciate feedback and any possible improvements.

Provided by LoydaP

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
4 teaspoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • In a pot, melt butter on medium heat.
  • Put in frozen strawberries.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in cold water, add to pot.
  • Add sugar and salt.
  • Stir and turn heat down to low-medium.
  • Allow to simmer until strawberries are soft.
  • Smoosh strawberries.
  • If you'd like a thicker consistency, allow to simmer on low heat, uncovered.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for one minute.
  • Add cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Wrap in crepes. Make beautiful with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar or whipped cream.

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