Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Indulge in Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup apple liqueur or 1/2 cup apple brandy
4 jonagold apples , peeled , cored , and sliced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 vanilla bean , seeds scraped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted ( plus 1 T melted , for brushing pie plate )
3 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
ground cinnamon-sugar mixture

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
558
Sugar
36g
Fat
26g
Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries is a delicious dessert that originated from France. The dessert usually consists of black cherries arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a batter. However, this recipe has apples, which are sliced, added to the cherries, and arranged on top of the batter. The pie has a unique flavor, texture, and aroma that it's hard to resist. The Apples create a tart and sweet flavor while the dried cherries give the pie a chewy texture. Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries is an excellent dessert to have at dinner parties or to indulge after a family dinner. The dessert is easy to prepare and will leave your guests asking for seconds.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.In a small saucepan, add cherries and apple liqueur or apple brandy and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside for 10 minutes.
3.In a skillet over medium heat, add apples, brown sugar, unsalted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla bean and cook until apples are just starting to soften, about 10 minutes.
4.Drain cherries and discard liquid. Add cherries to skillet and toss to combine.
5.Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter in a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.
6.In a blender, add eggs, half-and-half, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter. Blend until smooth and pour into prepared pie plate.
7.Arrange apple mixture on top.
8.Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
9.Bake until pie is set and golden brown on top, about 35 to 40 minutes.

PROS

The Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries is a great dessert option for apple and cherry lovers.
The pie has a crunchy and crispy top, while it’s creamy inside creates a perfect combination of flavors.

The pie is warm and comforting, making it a suitable treat for cold days.
The dessert is not only mouth-watering, but it also provides several health benefits to the body.

CONS

The Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries is high in sugar and fat content, so it should be consumed in moderation.
The dessert is not recommended for individuals with diabetes or people following a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite having high sugar and fat content, the Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries still provides a few health benefits. Apples are known to promote brain health and reduces the risk of stroke and cancer. On the other hand, cherries contain compounds that help reduce inflammation, protect from cancer, and improve sleep quality.

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