Bring colour to your kitchen this year by making delicious fruit-filled French crêpes for Pancake Day. Whatever your favourite flavour -  if you prefer savoury to sweet crêpes or if you're vegan -  Bonne Maman has the perfect recipe for you. Below are some enticing options, or for a whole range of recipes see the Bonne Maman Colour Your Crêpe Collection.

In France, pancakes come a little earlier because they celebrate La Chandeleur on the 2nd February each year. The origin of La Chandeleur (Candlemas) is not exactly known. It can be traced back to candlelit processions held by the Pope in the 5th Century but is also said to mark the end of winter.

Whatever the exact origins of La Chandeleur, it is well timed to practise making perfect crêpes to delight family and friends on Shrove Tuesday just two weeks later, on the 16th February. 

Lemon Curd And Raspberry Crêpes…

Classic French crêpes are light in texture, lacy and crisp on the edges and gorgeous  all-around! Fill them with fresh raspberries and new Bonne Maman Lemon Curd for a crêpe that truly packs a zesty punch. A more colourful and satisfying alternative to the traditional lemon and sugar crêpe, this recipe is quick, easy and perfect for brunch, lunch or supper.

Wild Blueberry Crêpes…

Whichever day you choose, take your crêpes to the next level with these Wild Blueberry and Apple Crêpes. With an intensely fruity apple and Wild Blueberry filling plus crisp and nutty coating, who could resist?

Vegan Apricot Crêpes With Toasted Nuts…

No-one should have to miss out on either La Chandeleur or Pancake Day this year! These vegan crêpes with Bonne Maman Apricot Intense and dairy-free Greek style vanilla yoghurt are packed full of flavour and an extra crunch. Truly mouth watering, these crêpes will delight any member of the family and bring a burst of vibrant colour to your kitchen as well as the warming, enticing smell of toasted nuts and cinnamon.

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About Bonne Maman: Bonne Maman is one of Britain's best-loved conserves, famous for its signature gingham lids, use of simple, traditional methods and high quality, all natural ingredients. The full Bonne Maman UK range includes:

- Conserves - Rhubarb & Strawberry, Mirabelle Plum, Strawberry, Strawberry & Wild Strawberry, Wild Blueberry, Black Cherry, Fig, Apricot, Berries & Cherries, Raspberry, Peach, Damson Plum and Blackcurrant

- Marmalades - Bitter Orange, Sweet Orange and Tangy Mandarin

- Caramels – Salted Caramel

- Curds – Lemon Curd

- Compotes – Apricot, Cherry, Rhubarb and Peach

- Chilled Desserts – New Tarte au Citron, Strawberry Mousse, Chocolate Mousse,  Rhubarb Mousse and Blackcurrant Mousse; Salted Caramel Crème, Coffee Crème, Dark Chocolate Crème with a Touch of Sea Salt and Milk Chocolate Crème; Crème Caramel, Crème Brûlee, Baba au Rhum and Riz au Lait

- Yoghurts – Layered Yoghurts: Raspberry Yoghurt, Rhubarb Yoghurt, Apricot Yoghurt and Strawberry Yoghurt. New large pot Fruit Yoghurts; Morello Cherry, Rhubarb & Strawberry plus Violet Fig.

December 2020