<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0mNacsCO8PI/TKOWeapn20I/AAAAAAAAAcU/DsT_stXpXxk/s1600/pancakes+%26+clafoutis+056.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0mNacsCO8PI/TKOWeapn20I/AAAAAAAAAcU/DsT_stXpXxk/s320/pancakes+%26+clafoutis+056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522423017380502338" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2010/09/29/apple_clafoutis/">Apple clafoutis</a><br />September 29, 2010<br />Boston Globe<br /><br />Serves 6<br /><br />Traditionally made in the Limousin region of France with sour cherries, this rustic dessert offers a platform to showcase seasonal fruit. The mixture is similar to a crepe or pancake batter. Let it rest and it will develop flavor. Saute apples in butter and sugar, then combine the fruit and batter in a baking dish. As it cooks, it turns into a souffle with a golden crust, which falls as it cools (it’s supposed to) and tastes almost creamy.<br /><br />BATTER<br />  <br />2  eggs plus 2 extra yolks <br />1/2  cup sugar <br />Pinch of salt <br />2  teaspoons vanilla extract <br />1/2  cup flour <br />3/4  cup milk <br />1/2  cup heavy cream <br /><br />1. In a blender, work the eggs, extra yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla for 30 seconds. Add the flour and blend until smooth.<br /><br />2. With the machine running, pour in milk and cream. When the mixture is smooth, set aside for 30 minutes.<br /><br />APPLES<br />  <br />2  tablespoons butter <br />4  baking apples, peeled, seeded, and chopped <br />2  tablespoons granulated sugar <br />Salt, to taste <br />2  tablespoons brandy <br />Butter (for the dish) <br />1  teaspoon granulated sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon <br />Confectioners’ sugar (for sprinkling) <br /><br />1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the butter. Add the apples, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until apples are tender. Remove pan from heat, and add brandy. Return pan to heat, and cook for 2 minutes.<br /><br />2. Transfer the apples to a plate; leave to cool.<br /><br />3. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Butter a deep 9-inch baking dish.<br /><br />4. Lay the apples in the dish. Cover with batter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.<br /><br />5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the mixture is puffed and golden, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.<br /><br />6. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.