Clafoutis aux Poires
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Clafoutis aux Poires
Description
This Clafoutis aux Poires recipe begins by preparing a buttered and sugared oval gratin dish to achieve a caramelized edge. Pears are peeled, cored, and sliced evenly, then marinated in brandy for one hour to infuse flavor. The batter is made by beating eggs with vanilla sugar until frothy, then folding in unbleached flour, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. The brandy from the pear marinade is added to the batter, blending pear essence throughout.
Pears are arranged in the prepared dish, and the batter poured over them, settling around the fruit. The dish is baked at 400º until set with a golden top and soft, creamy interior. The outcome is a rustic dessert with tender pear slices suspended in a silky, lightly sweetened custard, with subtle brandy notes adding warmth and complexity.
It serves well as a dessert with a dusting of powdered sugar. The use of vanilla sugar provides aromatic sweetness, and the brandy marinade enhances the pears' natural flavor while softening their texture. The gratin dish preparation helps caramelize edges for added texture contrast.
Ingredients
Clafoutis
- ½ cup brandy
- 6 pear
- 6 egg large
- ½ cup vanilla sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt pinch
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
For the Gratin Dish
- butter
- granulated sugar
Instructions
Preparing the Gratin Dish
- Generously spread the softened butter all over the oval gratin dish. Add a couple of teaspoons of sugar and spread around to cover the whole gratin dish.
Clafoutis Aux Poires preparations
- Pour the brandy into a shallow bowl large enough to hold the pears when cut.
- Peel and core each pear then cut them into even slices. As they are cut, place the pears into the bowl. Gently stir to coat each slice with the brandy. when all the pears are cut, stir again, cover, and let marinate for 1 hour. Turn the pears from time to time.
- Preheat the oven to 400º.
- Combine the eggs and vanilla sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until frothy. Slowly beat in the flour, cream, and salt.
- Drain the pears and add the marinated liquid to the batter. Mix until well blended.
- Arrange the pears slices in the prepared baking dish. Pour the batter over the pears. Shake the pan to settle the batter.
- Place the baking dish in the center of the oven. Bake until the batter is firm and the top is golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove to a rack to cool. Once lukewarm, sprinkle on the powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 574IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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