Palacinke (Balkan Crepes with Jam and Walnuts)
Thin, lacy pancakes rolled around apricot jam and crunchy walnuts, the way they are served all over the Balkans.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 617kcal
- 78.4gcarbs
- 37.3gof which sugars
- 27.1gfat
- 7.8gsaturates
- 15.6gprotein
- 3.5gfibre
- 0.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and add the eggs, milk and oil. Whisk to a smooth, runny batter with no lumps.
- 2
Stir in the sparkling water. The batter should be like single cream. Leave it to rest for 15 minutes.
15 min - 3
Melt a small knob of butter in a 20 cm non stick frying pan over a medium heat. Pour in a thin layer of batter, tilting the pan so it spreads right to the edges.
- 4
Cook for 1 minute until the top looks set and the edges are lightly golden, then flip and cook for 30 seconds more. Slide onto a plate and repeat, buttering the pan every second pancake. You should get about 8.
- 5
Spread each warm pancake with 1 tablespoon of jam and a sprinkle of walnuts. Roll up or fold into quarters.
- 6
Dust with icing sugar and serve straight away while they are soft and warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
