When you want to highlight the glory that is fresh fruit, then this recipe for French Fruit Clafoutis is a must. A quick from-scratch batter is poured into a cast iron skillet and dotted with fresh fruit and baked until golden perfection.
A clafoutis is a classic French fruit dessert held together with a thick, pourable batter. Here, this recipe highlights the glory of summer peaches and blueberries, but you can use any fruit that is in season.
After the skillet is thoroughly buttered, a quick egg-based batter is whipped up. A small bit of flour and sugar adds a bit of structure but doesn’t weigh the batter down. Once batter is poured into the prepared skillet, the fruit is gently placed on top. The clafoutis is baked in the oven until perfectly golden.
Sliced and served, this French Fruit Clafoutis is the perfect bite. The fruit-forward flavor isn’t weighed down by the batter, making it light and refreshing.
The batter has a tender, melt-away crumb that makes it a delight to dig into again and again.
A scoop of ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar makes a slightly sweet and creamy topping that pushes this dessert into a richer, more decadent dessert category.
French Fruit Clafoutis
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 2 peaches, sliced
- Powdered sugar or ice cream, optional for serving
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a pastry brush, spread the melted butter evenly throughout a 9-inch cast iron skillet (or a deep 9-inch pie pan), set aside.
- In a bowl whip eggs and sugar together until light, fluffy, and smooth. Gradually add in flour, salt, milk, and vanilla.
- Carefully pour batter into prepared skillet. Gently place blueberry and peaches on top of the batter.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. You can dust with powdered sugar or top with a scoop of ice cream.