Apple Clafoutis

Can be served hot or cold sprinkled with caster sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. This dessert could also be made with cherries, pears, bananas, poached peaches or apricots.

Serves8
Prep30 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Oven180°C Gas 4
SourceWaitrose
  • french
  • apple

Ingredients

8
Serves 8

Method

  1. Cook 50g and the to a blond caramel. Add the and caramelise for 3-4 minutes until barely cooked. Drain and allow to cool. Meanwhile, heat the until it turns a rich colour and starts to foam, then place the saucepan in cold water to stop the butter cooking further.
  2. In a food processor, mix together the remaining , , and to a smooth paste, whisk in the , and to make a smooth batter.
  3. Brush the base and sides of a deep flan dish with melted . Sprinkle with extra to coat the sides and base. Shake off any excess. Pour a small amount of the mixture into the base of the dish and bake for 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange the attractively in the dish. Pour over the remaining mixture. Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until brown and well risen.