Brandied Plum Clafoutis

A elegant French dessert featuring plums cooked in brandy and orange juice, baked in a light custard batter until puffed and golden. This sophisticated clafoutis combines the perfect balance of sweet plums with warming brandy.

6 servings
1 hr 8 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • pounds plums
  • 7 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons brandy
  • ¼ cup orange juice concentrate
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush six 5-inch diameter, 1-inch-high ovenproof dishes with 1 tablespoon melted butter; place dishes on rimmed baking sheet. Cook diced plums, 4 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons brandy in medium skillet over medium-high heat until juices bubble thickly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Cover; cook until plums are just tender, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Using slotted spoon, divide diced plums among prepared dishes. Add orange juice concentrate to juices in skillet; stir to blend. Pour into 1-cup measuring cup. Add remaining 2 tablespoons brandy, then enough cream to measure 3/4 cup total.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and flour in large bowl. Whisk in cream mixture, eggs, and remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter. Spoon batter over plums in dishes. Top with plum slices; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Bake clafoutis until puffed and crusty and center is just set, about 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes and serve warm.

    45 min

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