Crepes with Cider Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups hard cider
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for brushing skillet
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat-free), melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

1. Make crêpe batter: Whisk together flour, milk, eggs, shortening, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth (batter will be thick). Chill, covered, 30 minutes. 2. Make syrup: Heat butter (not melted) in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Add cid...

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