Apple Clafouti
- Ready In:
- 1hr 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (suggested Gala or Pink Lady)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
- 4 tablespoons sugar, plus
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- salt (a pinch)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 3⁄4 cups half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- powdered sugar, for dusting
directions
- Preheat oven to 425°; generously coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with butter.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle apples on the bottom of the dish and then mix with the butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until nicely coated.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the apples cook evenly; remove from the oven.
- Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon on a large sheet of waxed paper.
- In a large bowl or in a blender, beat the eggs with the 3/4 cup sugar for 1 minute, or until blended.
- Beat in the dry ingredients alternately with the half and half.
- Add in the vanilla and mix to combine.
- Pour the batter evenly over the apples; sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately.
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