Cherry Clafoutis

One of my favourite fruits, Cherries taste so fresh and remind me of the Mediterranean. I don’t know why they just do. Maybe its the slightly exotic flavour and the depth of flavour they have. They are in the shops and in the markets at the moment so try some and have a go at the recipe!

This is a classic way to serve them and I love it hot or cold. If you want to download the recipe go to my website TheLateChef.com click here: Cherry Clafoutis

Ingredients

65g plain flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

30g/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

180 ml milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

15ml/1 tablespoon Kirsch

340 – 454 grams fresh sweet cherries, pitted

30g/1 tablespoon unsalted butter

30g/2 tablespoons granulated white sugar

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 425F/220C/Gas7 and place the shelf in the center of the oven.

In a food processor or blender place the flour, salt, eggs and 25 grams of the sugar, milk, Kirsch and vanilla extract.  Process for about 45 – 60 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Once the batter is completely smooth, let it rest while you prepare the fruit.

Wash the cherries, remove the stems and stones.

In a large 9- inch (23 cm) heavy nonstick ovenproof dish melt the butter over medium heat making sure the melted butter coats the bottom and sides of the pan. When the butter is bubbling, add the pitted cherries, and cook until the cherries have softened a bit and are coated with butter (2 – 3 minutes). Then sprinkle the cherries with the sugar and cook until the sugar has dissolved and turns into a syrup (1 – 2 minutes). Pour the batter over the cherries and cook for about 20 minutes or until the clafoutis is set and golden brown around the edges. Do not open the oven door until the end of the baking time or it may collapse.

Dust with icing sugar, serve immediately with creme fraiche or clotted cream.

Other information

Serves 4

Preparation time – 40 minutes

Cooking time – 25 minutes