Maple-Apple Clafouti

Desserts

This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, it is often made with cherries. I use apples and maple syrup to give it a real Midwestern flair.

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 large eggs
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
Additional maple syrup, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Toss apples with lemon juice; place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, syrup and vanilla until combined. In another bowl, combine flour, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture. Pour batter over apples.
2. Bake until puffed and lightly browned, 40-50 minutes. Serve warm, or cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with additional maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 177 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.