Apple Clafoutis is a French dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with a light custard-like batter. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for fall when apples are in season. The dish is a great alternative to traditional apple pie or apple crisp.
Ingredients
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- Arrange the apple slices in the bottom of the dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the apples in the dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Interesting Facts
Clafoutis is traditionally made with black cherries, but can be made with other fruits like apples.
The batter for clafoutis is similar to pancake batter, resulting in a light and airy texture.
The dish originated in the Limousin region of France and is named after the verb 'clafir', which means 'to fill'.