Buckwheat Crepe Recipe with Fruit Compote

Step 1: To begin making the Buckwheat Crepes Recipe with Fruit Compote, first prepare the plum and strawberry compote

Step 2: Clean and chop the fruits and transfer them into a heavy bottom pan, along wit h the brown sugar, cinnamon powder and thyme

Step 3: Place the pan on the heat and allow the fruit to cook down till it begins to bubble

Step 4: Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes till the plums are cooked but not mushy

Step 5: Set the compote aside and prepare the pancakes

Step 6: For the pancakes, Sift together buckwheat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl

Step 7: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and brown sugar till blended well

Step 8: Add the egg-buttermilk (wet ingredients) mixture to the sifted flour and whisk together gently till it forms a smooth batter

Step 9: Place a skillet on the heat and preheat it

Step 10: When ready to make the crepes, pour a ladle full of pancake batter on the warm skillet and gently spread it into a thin layer, using outward circular motions

Step 11: Cook on medium heat for two minutes

Step 12: Flip and cook for 2 mins till done

Step 13: Serve warm with compote a dollop of cream, if desired

Step 14: Serve Buckwheat Crepe Recipe with Fruit Compote with a glass of fresh juice or a hot cup of coffee

Step 15: You could also pack them in your kids snack box or for a weekend family picnic