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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Citrus crepes with honey

    Published: Feb 11, 2019 · Modified: Feb 1, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 32 Comments

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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!

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    overhead shot of two plates with crepes, citrus, yogurt and honey drizzle
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    5 from 14 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!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Vegetarian
    Keyword: crepes, pancakes
    Servings: 10 crepes
    Calories:
    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 tablespoon olive oil
    • 5 tablespoon yogurt of choice

    honey to drizzle

      fresh basil or mint leaves

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        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!

        Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

        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.
        Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

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        Reader Interactions

        Comments

        1. Cat | Curly's Cooking

          February 19, 2019 at 9:32 pm

          5 stars
          These sound so tasty and your photos are stunning. What a lovely treat for Pancake Day or any day!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 21, 2019 at 11:40 am

            thanks so much Cat! I'm glad you like the photos and the recipe!

            Reply
        2. Jane Saunders

          February 19, 2019 at 9:27 pm

          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.

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 21, 2019 at 11:40 am

            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
        3. Natalie

          February 18, 2019 at 11:21 am

          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.

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 19, 2019 at 3:08 pm

            thank you so much Natalie! Honey and citrus will never go out of fashion, and it is such a tasty match! Let me know if you try it, would love to know what you think!

            Reply
        4. Julie

          February 18, 2019 at 4:25 am

          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!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:21 am

            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!

            Reply
        5. Nicole

          February 18, 2019 at 4:23 am

          These are absolutely gorgeous! These are perfect for a spring or summer brunch event. Your photos are great!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:19 am

            Thank you so much Nicole! That's very kind of you to say! Glad you like the photos and the recipe xx

            Reply
        6. Karyl Henry

          February 18, 2019 at 3:27 am

          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

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:18 am

            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

            Reply
        7. Daniela

          February 18, 2019 at 1:15 am

          Yum! And I'm in love with all your citrus shots!!! They are so gorgeously stunning!!!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:17 am

            thanks so much Daniela, I'm happy to read that you like the photos!

            Reply
        8. Charity Beth Long

          February 18, 2019 at 12:45 am

          5 stars
          My fancy crepe pan has been gathering dust. But no more! Really excited to try your recipe! Thanks!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:16 am

            yay! I'm glad I've motivated you to dust-off that pan Charity! Hope you will enjoy the recipe!

            Reply
        9. Colleen

          February 17, 2019 at 11:58 pm

          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.

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:15 am

            Glad you agree too Colleen! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words!

            Reply
        10. Amy

          February 17, 2019 at 6:08 pm

          5 stars
          Wow! These are such gorgeous pictures! I would love to be eating this right now -- what a fun flavor combination! 😛

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:14 am

            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 😉

            Reply
        11. Michelle

          February 17, 2019 at 4:48 pm

          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.

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:12 am

            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!

            Reply
        12. Rachel

          February 15, 2019 at 5:41 pm

          5 stars
          Sweet honey and tangy/tart oranges is a dreamy combo. So bright, fresh and delicious. Thanks for posting! ps The photography is stunning!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:10 am

            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

            Reply
        13. Veena Azmanov

          February 15, 2019 at 4:14 pm

          5 stars
          Love the combo of Citrus fruits to these crepes. I love oranges very much and this lifts my mood too. Thanks for your amazing recipe and idea too. Love it all.

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 18, 2019 at 10:08 am

            Thank you Veena, it's such a great match, sweet honey and sharp juicy citrus. Glad you like this combo and the recipe!

            Reply
        14. Nicoletta

          February 15, 2019 at 11:10 am

          5 stars
          Love citrus season and you have utilized it beautifully pairing it with delicious crepe, yogurt and honey. My kind of breakfast!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 15, 2019 at 3:40 pm

            Hey Nicoletta, me too! I always wished I've had my own orange or lemon tree! Glad you like the recipe, thanks so much!

            Reply
        15. Anna | Serving Dumplings

          February 14, 2019 at 7:32 pm

          5 stars
          I love this combo Anna! So beautiful and refreshing. The pancakes look so perfectly baked,

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 15, 2019 at 3:38 pm

            Thanks so much Anna! My mum has taught me well how to make good crepes 😉 Glad you like them, and thanks for stopping by!

            Reply
        16. Ceri Jones

          February 13, 2019 at 12:34 pm

          5 stars
          Pancake day is still so far away! Love this combo, I made crepes with blood orange myself a few years ago - perfect for this time of year. Roll on March!

          Reply
          • annabanana

            February 14, 2019 at 3:49 pm

            Hang on there Ceri, only couple of weeks to go until pancake day extravaganza 😉 Glad you like this combo too, thanks so much for stopping by!

            Reply

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