French Apple Clafouti
Experience the rustic elegance of French Apple Clafouti, a classic French dessert that combines tender, caramelized apples with a rich, custard-like batter. This simple yet stunning dish is infused with aromatic vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, creating a warm and comforting flavor profile. Baked to golden perfection, the clafouti boasts a delicate puff that settles into a beautifully soft texture as it cools. Ideal for a cozy fall evening or a sophisticated brunch spread, this recipe uses pantry staples like eggs, whole milk, and flour, paired with crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar for a truly delightful finish. Perfect for showcasing seasonal apples, this French-inspired treat will quickly become a favorite on your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pie dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples and granulated sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are lightly caramelized and tender. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the flour, salt, and ground cinnamon to the egg mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Spread the caramelized apples evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Pour the batter over the apples, ensuring that they are evenly covered.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the clafouti is puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the clafouti cool for 15-20 minutes. It will deflate slightly as it cools, which is normal.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 653 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 1047 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 974 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
