Delicious and Easy Apple Clafoutis Recipe

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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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Arrange the apple slices in the bottom of the dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter over the apples in the dish.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set and golden brown.
  6. 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'.