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Creamy Apricot Clafoutis Recipe

by Rachida 29 May 2023
29 May 2023
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Apricot clafoutis is without a doubt the perfect summer dessert. As soon as June arrives, take advantage of ripe apricots to prepare this simple, budget-friendly, and always popular treat. With its creamy custard and fresh apricots, this timeless French dessert has a soft, flan-like texture and only takes a few minutes to make, ideal when you want to enjoy something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

his recipe is easy for everyone to make. If you know how to make crêpe batter, you’ll have no trouble preparing this clafoutis, made simply with apricots and a light batter.

By the way, did you know that, technically, only a cherry clafoutis can truly be called ‘clafoutis’? When other fruits are used, the dessert should actually be called a ‘flognarde’ (or ‘flaugnarde’). For example, the blueberry clafoutis from the Corrèze region is very popular. Yet the batter remains exactly the same , only the fruit changes.

But for the sake of simplicity and habit, we often continue to say apricot clafoutis, because everyone understands what dessert it is.

And if you love apricots, use them to make a crunchy crumble, a refreshing sorbet or a delicious homemade jam.

perfect recipe for delicious apricot clafoutis

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  • Ingredients 
  • Preparation steps :
  • Other apricot recipes 
  • Creamy Apricot Clafoutis Recipe

Ingredients 

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For a 35 × 22 × 5.5 cm (13 × 8.6 × 2 in) rectangular gratin dish
Capacity: 2.6 L 

  • 5 eggs
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) sugar
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 75 g (2.6 oz) butter
  • 500 ml (17.3 fl oz) whole milk
  • 1 large vanilla pod or 2 sachets of vanilla sugar
  • 1 kg (35.27 oz) fresh apricots

Preparation steps :

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) with fan assist (convection).

Wash the apricots, pat them dry, then cut them in half and remove the pits.

Butter a gratin dish and arrange the apricot halves tightly inside, cut side facing up.

Split the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds.

Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.

Break the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the sugar and vanilla seeds.

Whisk everything together until the mixture is frothy, but don’t try to triple its volume like you would for a sponge cake.

how to make an apricots clafoutis, step by step with illustrations

Sift in the flour and whisk well to avoid lumps.

Gradually incorporate the milk while whisking to obtain a smooth batter.

Add the melted butter and mix thoroughly.

Pour the batter gently over the apricots. The apricot halves will rise to the surface and float.

Optionally, sprinkle the top with sliced almonds.

Carefully move the dish and place it in the oven.

Bake for 45 minutes, or a little longer depending on your oven.

Check for doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the center, it should come out clean or slightly moist, without any raw batter.

If the top browns too quickly toward the end of baking, place a baking tray on the lowest oven rack or cover the clafoutis with a sheet of parchment paper.

Cooking apricots clafoutis

Baked apricots clafoutis

The clafoutis will puff up during baking and then sink as it cools, this is perfectly normal.

Enjoy it warm or let it cool completely. Wait until it reaches room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator.

Only unmold it once it is thoroughly chilled.

Apricot clafoutis is delicious served warm or cold, the choice is yours.

You can dust it with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar just before serving.

Delicious, quick and easy apricot clafoutis

Other apricot recipes 

Apricot tart

Apricot crumble

Apricot curd               

Creamy Apricot Clafoutis Recipe

4.75 de 12 votes
Perfect French apricot clafoutis recipe featuring creamy custard with fresh apricot. Moist, melting, and easy to make, ideal for a quick and delicious summer dessert!
SERVING:15
COOKING TIME45 minutes minutes
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Course: Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachida

INGREDIENTS
 
 

For a 35 × 22 × 5.5 cm (13 × 8.6 × 2 in) rectangular gratin dish ( Capacity: 2.6 L )

  • 5 eggs
  • 150 g sugar
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 75 g butter
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 1 large vanilla pod or 2 sachets of vanilla sugar
  • 1 kg fresh apricots

PREPARATION

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) with fan assist (convection).
  • Wash the apricots, pat them dry, then cut them in half and remove the pits.
  • Butter a gratin dish and arrange the apricot halves tightly inside, cut side facing up.
  • Split the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds.
  • Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
  • Break the eggs into a mixing bowl, add the sugar and vanilla seeds.
  • Whisk everything together until the mixture is frothy, but don’t try to triple its volume like you would for a sponge cake.
  • Sift in the flour and whisk well to avoid lumps.
  • Gradually incorporate the milk while whisking to obtain a smooth batter.
  • Add the melted butter and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the batter gently over the apricots. The apricot halves will rise to the surface and float.
  • Optionally, sprinkle the top with sliced almonds.
  • Carefully move the dish and place it in the oven.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or a little longer depending on your oven.
  • Check for doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the center, it should come out clean or slightly moist, without any raw batter.
  • If the top browns too quickly toward the end of baking, place a baking tray on the lowest oven rack or cover the clafoutis with a sheet of parchment paper.
  • The clafoutis will puff up during baking and then sink as it cools, this is perfectly normal.
  • Enjoy it warm or let it cool completely. Wait until it reaches room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator.
  • Only unmold it once it is thoroughly chilled.
  • Apricot clafoutis is delicious served warm or cold, the choice is yours.
  • You can dust it with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar just before serving.

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