Description
A simple yet elegant French-style dessert made with tender apple slices baked in a custardy batter and finished with a drizzle of warm caramel—perfect for cozy evenings or holiday tables.
Ingredients
2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter (for sautéing apples)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp caramel sauce, plus more for serving
Butter or oil for greasing the pan
Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or cast-iron skillet.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon until soft and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Arrange the apples evenly in the prepared dish.
4. In a blender or bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the batter over the apples.
6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce over the top.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown at the edges and the center is set.
8. Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with more caramel before serving.
Notes
Clafoutis is best served warm but can also be enjoyed chilled.
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days—reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: apple clafoutis, caramel dessert, easy clafoutis, baked custard, fall dessert