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Our Caramel Apple Clafoutis Recipe is one of the easiest most impressive desserts you'll make all fall long. This pancake meets souffle baked dessert is studded with brown butter caramel apples, plenty of warm fall spices and baked until brown on the outside and soft and custard-like on the inside. Oh, and it's a cinch to throw together. 
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Caramel Apple Clafoutis Recipe

Our Caramel Apple Clafoutis Recipe is one of the easiest most impressive desserts you’ll make all fall long. This pancake meets souffle baked dessert is studded with brown butter caramel apples, plenty of warm fall spices and baked until brown on the outside and soft and custard-like on the inside. Oh, and it’s a cinch to throw together. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Keyword apple clafoutis, french clafoutis
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 275kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $15

Equipment

  • blender
  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted), divided
  • 3 cups diced apple (peeled), about 4-5 apples
  • 1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
  • whipped cream for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a 9-inch cast-iron skillet to a medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter melts and starts to turn brown on the edges, start to swirl the pan. Swirl the pan until the butter turns a deep brown color and smells nutty. It should take about 3-4 minutes.
  • Once the butter is brown and smells nutty, add the apples. Coat in the butter. Add the brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook the apples in the butter and brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the apples are slightly softened. Remove from the pan into a bowl along with all of the caramel sauce. Add in lemon zest. Stir to combine. Rinse the pan clean with water and wipe dry.
  • Add the remaning tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Place in the oven while you make the batter.
  • Add the milk, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla to a blender. Pulse until smooth. Add the flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. Pulse until smooth.
  • Pull the skilet out of the oven and swirl the pan to coat the bottom with the butter. Pour in the batter. Scatter 1/2 of the apples around the batter. Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Pull the skillet out and scatter the rest of the apples on top. Spoon the sauce around the batter. Place back in the oven and bake another 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg