Fruit Clafouti

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, custard-like baked fruit dessert with a golden crust
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This classic French fruit clafouti is a comforting, rustic dessert that strikes the perfect balance between a pancake and a custard. Featuring a generous amount of sweet fruit cocktail, the batter gently puffs up in the oven, creating a tender, cake-like texture that envelops the juicy fruits. The subtle hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while the simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness of the fruit to shine through. It is an effortless yet elegant way to end a meal, suitable for both weeknight suppers and casual gatherings. Serve it warm with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a delightful finish that feels homemade and satisfying.

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Fruit Clafouti

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 126.0

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This classic French fruit clafouti is a comforting, rustic dessert that strikes the perfect balance between a pancake and a custard. Featuring a generous amount of sweet fruit cocktail, the batter gently puffs up in the oven, creating a tender, cake-like texture that envelops the juicy fruits. The subtle hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while the simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness of the fruit to shine through. It is an effortless yet elegant way to end a meal, suitable for both weeknight suppers and casual gatherings. Serve it warm with a dusting of confectioners' sugar for a delightful finish that feels homemade and satisfying.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or baking dish.
  2. Drain the canned fruit cocktail, reserving exactly 1/2 cup of the syrup for the batter. If the fruit pieces are large, chop them into bite-sized chunks roughly the size of cherries.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
  5. Pour the beaten eggs and the reserved 1/2 cup of fruit syrup into the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
  6. Pour the chopped fruit into the prepared baking dish. Pour the batter evenly over the fruit.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the clafouti is puffed, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool slightly in the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 126.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g11%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 26.0g
Protein 0.4g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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