Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dried cherries; ½ cup apple liqueur or ½ cup apple brandy; 4 jonagold apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (1 3/4 lb.); ⅓ cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 12 vanilla bean, seeds scraped; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus 1 T melted, for brushing pie plate); 3 eggs; 1 cup half-and-half; ⅔ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon salt; ground cinnamon-sugar mixture

Servings: persons

½ cup dried cherries
½ cup apple liqueur or ½ cup apple brandy
4 jonagold apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (1 3/4 lb.)
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus 1 T melted, for brushing pie plate)
3 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
ground cinnamon-sugar mixture

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Combine cherries and liqueur in a small bowl; set aside to plump, 15-30 minutes.
3
Strain cherries, reserving liquid; set both aside.
4
Cook apples, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, vanilla seeds, and reserved liqueur in a skillet over medium heat, until apples soften, 7-10 minutes.
5
Brush 9-inch deep dish pie plate with 1 tablespoon melted butter; heat in oven while blending batter.
6
Blend first 7 ingredients for batter until smooth and frothy; set aside.
7
Pour half the batter into heated pie plate.
8
Layer half the apples, (reserving apple juices) on top of batter followed by half the cherries.
9
Repeat layering with remaining apples and cherries.
10
Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar; bake until golden and set in the center, 24-30 minutes.
11
Simmer reserved juices in a skillet until reduced by 1/3.
12
Serve warm clafouti drizzled with warm juices.

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried cherries, ½ cup apple liqueur or ½ cup apple brandy, 4 jonagold apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (1 3/4 lb.), ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Clafouti Pie With Dried Cherries

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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