Fresh Fig Clafouti

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"It is recommended to use a variety of fresh figs for a mixture of flavors, sizes, and colors."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb fresh fig, stems trimmed, halved lengthwise (or quartered, if large)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; generously butter a 10-inch pie plate; sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar.
2. In a large measuring cup or a bowl with a pouring spout, whisk the milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla together until well blended.
3. In another bowl, sift the flour, ¼ cup sugar, and salt; gradually whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until fairly smooth.
4. Pour the batter through a strainer into the prepared pie plate; pressing down any lumps of flour in the strainer to dissolve them.
5. Arrange the figs, cut side up, on top of the batter; dot the surface with the pieces of butter.
6. Bake 50-55 minutes until the edges are puffed and golden and cooked in the center.
7. Transfer dish to a wire rack; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar while still warm.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Ambervim]

Delicate flavor. I only have the one fig, Texas Everbearing. Sort of like a flan. I think I will use spices with it next time....cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, etc.