Pear Clafoutis
This Pear Clafoutis is a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for dinner parties. Sautéed pears are caramelized with butter, sugar, and brandy, then layered in a buttered baking dish. A smooth, custard-like batter made from flour, sugar, eggs, cream, and vanilla is poured over the pears before baking until golden and puffed. Serve warm or at room temperature, with an optional dusting of powdered sugar for a delightful, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Equipment
- mixing bowls
- 9 inch baking pan
- large pan
- small fine mesh strainer for dusting confectionar's sugar
Ingredients
- 3-4 pears I used Bosc, but you can use Bartletts too, cut in slices
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup brandy
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Butter for the pan
- Confectioner’s sugar optional, for dusting
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream optional but recommended!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prep the pears: Sauté the sliced pears in 2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup of brandy and flambé or let the liquid reduce until the alcohol evaporates (about 2-3 minutes). Let the pears cool while you prep the other ingredients.
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar until well combined. Create a well in the center for the wet ingredients. In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Gradually pour this mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the clafoutis: Butter a 9-inch round baking dish. Scatter the cooked pears evenly in the dish. Pour the rested batter over the pears.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed and golden brown around the edges.
- Serve: Allow the clafoutis to cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Dust with some powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired (highly recommended!)
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Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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