STONE FRUIT CLAFOUTIS

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Choose cherries or apricots or a mix of both for this classic French baked custard. And no special equipment needed means this is the best summer vacation rental house dessert we know.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Custard     Butter     Egg     Milk/Cream     Lemon     Vanilla     Cherry     Apricot     Dessert     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Summer     Bake     Entertaining     Quick & Easy

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups halved and pitted cherries, or pitted and sliced apricots
Powdered sugar (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in a 2-3-qt. shallow baking dish or medium (10") ovenproof skillet. Transfer to preheating oven and heat until butter has melted, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend eggs, milk, lemon zest, salt, vanilla, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a blender until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add flour and blend just until combined.
  • Pour batter into hot baking dish. Arrange fruit evenly over. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar. Bake clafoutis until top is puffed and lightly golden brown, 25-35 minutes. Let cool slightly, then sift powdered sugar over (if using). Serve warm.

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