To begin making the Buckwheat Crepes Recipe with Fruit Compote, first prepare the plum and strawberry compote.
Clean and chop the fruits and transfer them into a heavy bottom pan, along wit h the brown sugar, cinnamon powder and thyme.
Place the pan on the heat and allow the fruit to cook down till it begins to bubble. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes till the plums are cooked but not mushy.
Set the compote aside and prepare the pancakes. For the pancakes, Sift together buckwheat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and brown sugar till blended well.
Add the egg-buttermilk (wet ingredients) mixture to the sifted flour and whisk together gently till it forms a smooth batter.
Place a skillet on the heat and preheat it.
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.
Cook on medium heat for two minutes. Flip and cook for 2 mins till done.
Serve warm with compote a dollop of cream, if desired.
Serve Buckwheat Crepe Recipe with Fruit Compote with a glass of fresh juice or a hot cup of coffee. You could also pack them in your kids snack box or for a weekend family picnic.