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Citrus crepes with honey

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Easy, light and thin citrus crepes with honey and yogurt. Make the most of the citrus season with these sweet, lacy-edged crepes, perfect for breakfast or brunch!

overhead shot of a plate with crepes, citrus slices and yogurt with honey

Happy Monday!

Does anyone else feels slightly disappointed that Pancake Day is happening in March this year? Yeah, me too… But fear not, I’ve got a delicious recipe for you today, which should tide you over until then!

slices of blood orange on a wooden chopping board

Citrus crepes with honey- perfect breakfast or brunch!

It’s the peak of the citrus season, and I honestly think that if it wasn’t for citrus, I will spend a whole winter wrapped in a blanket, hiding at the bottom of my wardrobe. Their bright and vibrant appearance is just like a ray of sunshine during these dark days.

overhead shot of a person slicing a blood orange on a wooden chopping board

So let’s celebrate these colourful and juicy fruits with this easy recipe for citrus crepes. They are light, soft, sweet and soooo irresistible! Sharpness of the citrus pairs so well with sweet and sticky honey! They are perfect to serve for breakfast or brunch, or as a treat for the mentioned before, Pancake Day. However, if you are a fan of thicker, fluffier and bigger pancakes, you may want to check out my other recipes, like these Tofu Pancakes, Rum & Raisin Pancakes, Caramelised Banana Pancakes or Blueberry Pancakes.

Also, this citrus crepes recipe can be very easily turned into vegan version. Simply use this recipe for vegan French crepes, swap yogurt for coconut cream and replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

overhead shot of a plate with plain crepes and side plate of citrus slices
plate full of sliced citrus and small jar of honey on side

How to make citrus crepes with honey?

First things first. You will need a good non-stick frying pan. All good crepes and pancakes start with good frying pan! Once you have that sorted, you’re half way there. Prepare the selection of your favourite citrus fruit, I’ve used blood oranges, navel orange and some clementines. Simply peel the skins and slice them into desired thickness.

To make the batter, mix all the ingredients together using an electric mixer, a hand-held whisk or a blender. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes (trust me, it’s worth it!). Resting the batter allows starch molecules to absorb the liquid in the batter, which equals thicker, more viscous consistency.

overhead shot of plate with crepes folded into triangles
overhead shot of two plates with crepes, citrus, yogurt and honey drizzle

Once the batter had a chance to rest, heat up your frying pan over a medium heat. I recommend wiping the surface of the pan with oiled paper kitchen towel, but if you have a really good non-stick, tried and tested pan, feel free to skip this step. All what’s left is to pour the batter into the pan. To do that, I always use the ladle. Because it’s not my first crepe rodeo, I know exactly how much batter I need to pour into it, to cover the surface of my frying pan and give me a perfect crepe. You may have to run a test with yours, if you haven’t done it before.

When pouring the batter, swirl and tilt the pan, so it covers the whole surface and gives you an equal thickness all around. Cook each crepe for about 30-40 seconds on each side, until it is golden brown. Serve it with sliced citrus, yogurt and drizzle of honey. Yummo!

a plate with three crepes folded into triangles with slices of citrus and some yogurt
a person drizzling some homey over a plate with crepes and citrus

Today’s recipe and photos were inspired by this recipe by The Bojon Gourmet.

Thanks for reading today’s post! I hope you will enjoy this recipe! As always, leave me a comment below if you try this recipe, or even if you just want to say hello! I would love to hear from you!

overhead shot of two plates with crepes, citrus, yogurt and honey drizzle
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5 from 13 votes

Citrus crepes with honey

These easy citrus crepes are served with a dollop of yogurt and drizzle of honey. They are just perfect for a lazy breakfast or brunch, ideal for a Pancake Day too!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Vegetarian
Keyword crepes, pancakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 crepes
Author Anna

Ingredients

  • 2-4 medium blood oranges
  • 1 large orange
  • 2 medium clementines or nectarines
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 250 ml milk of choice
  • 177 ml sparkling water
  • 1 small pinch of salt
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp yogurt of choice

honey to drizzle

    fresh basil or mint leaves

      Instructions

      • Using a sharp knife, peel all the citrus and cut into a medium slices. Set aside.
      • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, eggs, milk, water salt and olive oil. Mix all ingredients together using an electric mixer or a hand whisk, until you have smooth batter. The batter should be quite thin and runny. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
      • Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat then wipe it with oiled kitchen paper. Using a ladle, pour some batter into the pan, tilting the pan so the batter spreads and covers the surface evenly. 
      • Allow the crepe to cook for about 40 seconds, without disturbing it. After that time it should turn golden underneath, and it’s ready to be flipped onto the other side. Cook on the other side for further 30 seconds or so. Repeat util you have used all the batter.
      • Serve crepes on plate with slices of citrus, dollop of yogurt or coconut cream and drizzle of honey. Enjoy!

      Notes

      Make sure your pan is really hot before pouring the batter.
      Depending on the size of your frying pan, you may get more or less than 10 crepes, but this recipe can be easily doubled.

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        • annabanana

          Hey Rachel, thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comment! Bright and vibrant colours are sooo much needed at this time of the year, and citrus is just the best way to do it! x

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      6. Michelle

        5 stars
        I love everything about these! I would happily have these for breakfast or dessert. And I love the idea of adding oranges on the side, so fresh and zesty.

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        • annabanana

          Thank you Michelle! So glad to hear you like the recipe! Crepes are my favourite way to start the weekend with! It’s also really handy to make the batter the day before and store in the fridge overnight, so it’s ready for the morning!

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        • annabanana

          Thanks so much Amy! Orange/ citrus and honey is one of my favourite combos, but the crepes go so well with sooo many different fillings and spreads! The possibilities are endless 😉

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      8. Colleen

        5 stars
        I agree we are so lucky to have citrus to brighten up winter! It really is like a ray of sunshine in every way. These crepes with yogurt and honey are such a delicious way to enjoy them.

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      11. Karyl Henry

        5 stars
        Those blood oranges look gorgeous! What a wonderful looking breakfast or brunch plate. I’ve never tried to make crepes on my own, but you make it look really easy

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        • annabanana

          Hey Karyl, thanks for stopping by! They are much easier to make than you think, as long as you have a good frying pan, you will be able to make them! Then, once you got the hang of it, you will not be able to stop! 😉 xxx

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      13. Julie

        Oh goodness, these look amazing! I haven’t had crepes since our trip to Paris two years ago, because I’ve been afraid I couldn’t do them justice in my own home. This is wonderful inspiration to start making them again!

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        • annabanana

          Aww that is awesome to hear Julie! Paris is one of my favourite cities, and I always eat crepes when there! These are super easy to make, and I promise they will taste just as good!

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      14. Natalie

        5 stars
        These crepes look so delicate and so soft. As it should be. What a delicious and beautiful breakfast. I love combination of citrus fruits with yogurt and crepes. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.

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      15. Jane Saunders

        5 stars
        This is just the kind of pancake my family enjoys on pancake day (eventually in 2019…). Loving your photos, they look so fresh and really show off the citrus fruits.

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        • annabanana

          Hey Jane! Nice to see you here! Thanks so much for your lovely comment! It feels so wrong to have Pancake Day in March, right?!? Although, I eat pancakes on repeat, almost every other day 😉

          Reply

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