Stone Fruit Clafoutis

A classic French dessert featuring tender stone fruits baked in a light, custardy batter. This versatile recipe works beautifully with either cherries or apricots, creating a rustic yet elegant treat.

6 servings
43 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 whole large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups cherries or apricots
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in a 2-3-qt. shallow baking dish or medium (10") ovenproof skillet. Transfer to preheating oven and heat until butter has melted, about 4-6 minutes.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, blend eggs, milk, lemon zest, salt, vanilla, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a blender until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add flour and blend just until combined.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Pour batter into hot baking dish. Arrange fruit evenly over. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar. Bake clafoutis until top is puffed and lightly golden brown, 25-35 minutes. Let cool slightly, then sift powdered sugar over (if using). Serve warm.

    35 min