Summer Plum Clafoutis should be given an award. This is a sweet, savory summer dessert that would be a sin not to make during plum season.
Clafoutis, {kla-foo-tee}, is traditionally made with cherries, but I couldn’t resist making this with gorgeous red plums I scored at the market. You can really make this with whatever berry or stone fruit you like. It’s a good sturdy custard so it can hold up to anything you throw at it.
I love making summer fruit dishes. It’s fresh and just comforting enough. Especially on a warm day when a scoop of ice cream on top is all you need to cool everything down. August is also a great month for plums, they’re ripe, sweet and just tart enough to bake with.
Enjoy this on your back patio with a cold glass of prosecco. It is truly heaven on earth. Serve with ice cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Summer Plum Clafoutis
This is a delicious French custard that can be served with any variety of fresh summer fruit. Traditionally made with fresh pitted cherries, but this is a nice twist on a very fresh summer dish.
Ingredients
- 4 whole Ripe Red Plums, sliced
- 3 whole Eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon All Spice
- 1 whole Orange, zested
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2/3 cup Milk
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish or a 9 inch cast iron pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Step 2 Arrange the plum slices in the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Step 3 Whisk the eggs and sugar together until smooth. Add the flour, salt, cinnamon, all spice, and orange zest, whisk until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and the milk, whisk until smooth.
- Step 4 Pour batter over plums in the baking dish. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 5 Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Savor and Enjoy!
