Peach Clafouti

Peach Clafouti

 

Claufouti is of French origin and consists of a layer of fruit topped with a puddinglike batter.  Traditionally, the recipe calls for a layer of cherries, but all seasonal fruit can be substituted.  In the winter, thinly sliced apples may be used.

Another wonderful way to enjoy our market fresh fruit, Peach Claufouti is a light sweet ending to a lovely dinner.

 

Peach Clafouti

Serves 6 - 8
Inspiration Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4 Large fresh peaches (which have been skinned and coarsely chopped to make about 3 cups of fruit)
  • 2/3 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 Tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp icing sugar for dusting

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 deg F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate with about 1 tsp butter.
Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add the peaches for 14 seconds and then remove to a bowl which is filled with ice water. This will allow the skins to slip off, but not cook the peaches.
Peel and pit the peaches. Coarsely chop the fruit and place in the prepared pie plate.
Peach Clafouti - fruit preparation
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the whipping cream, milk, eggs, flour, sugar, melted butter, vanilla and pinch (1/8 tsp) salt. Beat with an electric mixer (or whisk) on low speed until smooth.
Peach Clafouti - the batter
Pour the batter over the peaches.
Peach Clafouti - unbaked
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until puffed and light brown.
Peach Clafouti
Cool slightly. Sift icing sugar over the top and serve warm.
Peach Clafouti
Variation - Mixed Berry Clafouti
Follow the same recipe, except substitute 3 cups of mixed berries, such as blueberries, raspberries and/or sliced strawberries

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