Apple Or Pear Clafouti An Easy French Dessert Recipe

Discover the magic of French cuisine with this effortless Apple or Pear Clafouti! Inspired by a charming Pyrenean hotel, this recipe delivers a quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious dessert. Imagine the warm, comforting flavors of tender fruit nestled in a delicate, custardy batter – pure bliss! Perfect for a weeknight treat or a sophisticated brunch, this recipe is your shortcut to French pastry perfection.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 673.6 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.1 (22 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Or Pear Clafouti An Easy French Dessert

  • 1 cup (120g) Plain Flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) Unsalted Butter
  • 2 medium Apples
  • Powdered Sugar (optional)

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How to Make Apple Or Pear Clafouti An Easy French Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 232°C (450°F).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons baking powder until well combined.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add 3 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Gently fold in 4 tablespoons (57g) melted unsalted butter.
  5. Peel, core, and slice 2 medium apples (or pears) into ½-inch thick slices. Set aside.
  6. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
  7. Grease an 8-inch round cake tin with butter.
  8. Gently fold the prepared fruit into the batter.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the clafouti cool in the tin for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve warm or cold, dusted with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

247g

Fat

53g

Carbs

38g

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