Cherry Pineapple Crepe Recipes

BRANDIED CHERRY CREPES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine pie filling and brandy. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in butter 1 piece at a time until melted. Remove from heat. Set aside 6 cherries, for garnish.
• Divide the filling among the 6 crepes and roll or fold crepes. Top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and garnish with a sprig of mint and reserved cherries.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CREPES

Steps:

• For the batter: Combine flour, melted butter, sugar, eggs and salt in a food processor or blender. Add enough milk to make a fluid batter. The batter may be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.
• For the topping: Line large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
• Slice pineapple quarters crosswise, 1/8-inch thick. In a 7-inch nonstick pan over medium heat, melt 1/4 teaspoon of butter, spreading with a spatula. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• With pan off heat, ladle in about 3 tablespoons of batter and roll around pan until bottom is evenly coated. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of macadamia nuts.
• Return pan to medium heat. Just as crepe sets, but while it is still wet on top, remove pan from heat and arrange pineapple slices on an overlapping circular pattern, completely covering the surface of the crepe. Use a skewer or fork to arrange any of the pineapple slices that fall out of place. Shake crepe slightly to keep it from sticking to pan.
• Return pan to heat, sprinkle pineapple with 2 teaspoons of sugar and about 1/4 tablespoon of cold butter, cut into bits. Use a rubber spatula to loosen edge of crepe and check underside. When bottom is golden brown, loosen crepe by running a rubber spatula around edges and carefully flip crepe over in pan. Continue cooking until sugar underneath begins to turn a light caramel color.
• Add 1 tablespoon of cream around edges of crepe, and tilt pan so that cream blends with sugar and runs under edges of crepe.
• Spray a flat metal surface like the bottom of a cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place sprayed side over crepe, and invert skillet to remove crepe. Slide crepe onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat process, wiping pan clean between crepes, to make 10 to 12. Sheet of crepes may be covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours.
• To serve, reheat crepes in a 350 degree oven until hot, about 4 minutes. Transfer to serving plates. Pour rum into small pitcher or gravy boat and set aflame. Top crepes with burning rum. Garnish each plate with a miniature scoop of ice cream.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in cherries, pineapple and extract. , Line a 9-in. pie pan with the bottom crust. Add filling; dot with butter. Top with lattice crust. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

CHERRY-PINEAPPLE CREPE

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, combine pie filling, pineapple and almond extract. Heat through. 2. To make crepes, in blender or food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, milk and eggs. Blend 10 seconds. Scrape sides. Add melted butter. Blend 10 seconds longer. Pour 1/12 of batter into an oiled, 7-inch pan. Cook until just firm. Repeat with remaining batter to make 12 crepes. 3. Down the center of each crepe, spoon 2 tablespoons of the hot filling. Fold up sides. Set on a hot serving plate. 4. Spoon a dollop of sour cream, if used, on top of each crepe. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Serve immediately

SAUTEED PINEAPPLE CREPE FILLING

Steps:

• Peel pineapple; cut into quarters lengthwise. Cut out core; cut each quarter in half lengthwise. Cut each piece crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pineapple; toss to coat with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar; toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pineapple is lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; keep warm until ready to serve.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE FLUFF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, crushed pineapple and whipped topping.
• Put in small decorative dessert dishes or stemmed wine glasses.
• Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
• NOTE: You could even use your favorite sauce to top. Or decadently use REAL whipped cream!

AMAZING CHERRY PINEAPPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spoon pineapple evenly over bottom of 9 X 13 pan.
• Cover the pineapple with cherry pie filling.
• Pour the dry cake mix evenly over fruit mixture so that it reaches all sides of the pan.
• Drizzle entire surface with butter.
• Sprinkle coconut and pecans evenly over top.
• Bake until cake is deep brown and a toothpick comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
• Let cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE CRISP

Steps:

• Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Place cherries and juice in a saucepan; add pineapple, sugar and tapioca. Let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder and salt. Stir in vanilla. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Bring cherry mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thick and bubbly. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.