National Crepes Suzette Day

A Little Flame & a Lot of Flavor: Celebrating National Crêpes Suzette Day

Bonjour, sweet friends! 🇫🇷✨

If you’ve ever wanted to bring a little Parisian flair into your kitchen, May 6th is your golden opportunity—because it's National Crêpes Suzette Day! And around here at Good Thyme Gal, we believe every day is a good day for a simple, joyful, from-scratch celebration.

Crêpes Suzette might sound fancy, but don’t let the name (or that tiny bit of fire) fool you—this is a dish rooted in humble ingredients, quick methods, and a bit of playful kitchen magic. It’s elegant and approachable. In other words: it’s peak Good Thyme Gal.

🇫🇷 What Exactly Is Crêpes Suzette?

Crêpes Suzette is a classic French dessert that features thin, delicate crêpes bathed in a buttery orange sauce with a touch of liqueur—usually flambéed tableside for dramatic effect. The flavor? Citrusy, buttery, gently boozy, and incredibly balanced.

Traditionally served as a luxurious restaurant dessert, Crêpes Suzette is actually quite simple to make at home. And that’s exactly what makes National Crêpes Suzette Day worth celebrating. It invites us to take something classic and elegant and make it accessible, equitable, and fun.

🌿 Why This Celebration Fits the Good Thyme Gal Spirit

At Good Thyme Gal, we live for moments like these: when good food meets simple ingredients, and a little creativity turns a regular day into something worth remembering.

Here’s why Crêpes Suzette is so aligned with our kitchen philosophy:

• ✅ It’s equitable: The base is a humble crêpe—just flour, eggs, milk, and butter. The sauce uses oranges (hello, citrus season!), a splash of liqueur or juice, and pantry staples.

• ✅ It’s celebratory without excess: No need for rare ingredients or expensive tools. The magic is in the method, not the money.

• ✅ It reduces waste: This recipe is a great way to use up extra oranges or make use of citrus zest before it spoils.

• ✅ It’s kitchen theatre: Even if you skip the flambé (which is optional!), you’re still creating a vibrant, aromatic, beautiful dish that brings people together.

🍊 Good Thyme Gal’s Equitable Crêpes Suzette Recipe

This version keeps things simple, affordable, and flexible—but it’s every bit as delicious as the classic.

For the crêpes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 ¼ cups milk (or dairy-free milk)

• 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for the pan)

• Pinch of salt

Whisk everything together until smooth. Let the batter rest for 20–30 minutes (optional, but helps texture). Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brush lightly with butter, and pour in a small amount of batter (about ¼ cup), swirling to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate and keep warm.

For the Suzette sauce:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• ¼ cup sugar

• Zest + juice of 1 orange

• 2 tbsp orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier) or orange juice

• Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and orange zest. Add orange juice and liqueur (or just juice), and let simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.

Fold crêpes into quarters and place in the sauce to soak briefly. If you're feeling adventurous and safe: flambé by carefully adding a splash more liqueur and igniting it with a long lighter (stand back!). Otherwise, just warm and serve!

🥂 Celebrate with Sweet Simplicity

Whether you’re lighting a flame or simply savoring the bright, buttery notes, Crêpes Suzette is the kind of dish that makes any morning feel like a café in France. And that’s what we love at Good Thyme Gal—bringing a little more beauty, flavor, and celebration into everyday life.

So, on May 6th, flip a few crêpes, zest a juicy orange, and let the scent of citrus and caramelized butter fill your kitchen. Then gather your people, pour some tea or bubbles, and enjoy a moment that feels both special and deeply grounding.

If you try this recipe, tag me @Chrstyleeb on instagram —I'd love to see your creations!

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