Description
This easy gluten-free apple clafoutis features lightly caramelised apples and a tender, custardy crumb. It comes together in under an hour, then rests 20 minutes for the best warm, sliceable texture with reliable baking cues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 80 g sugar
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 80 g cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 250 ml milk (for extra creaminess: 125 ml double/heavy cream + 125 ml milk)
- 60 g melted butter
For the apples:
- 4 to 5 apples
- 10 g butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Prepare the apples:
- Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples into 12 slices each.
- In a large frying pan, melt the butter, then add the apple pieces, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Brown the apples on each side until just tender.
- Arrange the apples in the bottom of a well-buttered pan, about 25 cm in diameter.
Make the clafoutis batter:
- Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar.
- Add the cornstarch and baking powder, and mix well.
- Add the melted butter, then the milk or the cream + milk mixture.
- Pour the batter over the apples and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 minutes.
- Let cool at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal