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Pear Clafoutis

6 servings · 55 min total

A rustic French baked custard with soft pears suspended in a golden, just-set batter. Simple, comforting, and best served warm.

Pear Clafoutis

Ingredients

Contains: Gluten, Milk, Egg

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Method

  1. 1.

    Arrange the pears — Heat the oven to 180°C. Butter a baking dish and arrange the pear slices evenly over the base.

  2. 2.

    Whisk the batter — Whisk the eggs with the sugar until pale, then whisk in the flour, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

  3. 3.

    Pour over the pears — Pour the batter gently over the pears so they stay in place.

  4. 4.

    Bake until golden — Bake for 40 minutes until puffed, golden, and just set in the middle. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.