Fig Clafoutis Food

FRESH FIG CLAFOUTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; generously butter a 10-inch pie plate; sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar.
• In a large measuring cup or a bowl with a pouring spout, whisk the milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla together until well blended.
• In another bowl, sift the flour, ¼ cup sugar, and salt; gradually whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until fairly smooth.
• Pour the batter through a strainer into the prepared pie plate; pressing down any lumps of flour in the strainer to dissolve them.
• Arrange the figs, cut side up, on top of the batter; dot the surface with the pieces of butter.
• Bake 50-55 minutes until the edges are puffed and golden and cooked in the center.
• Transfer dish to a wire rack; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar while still warm.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

FIG AND RASPBERRY CLAFOUTIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the fresh figs, cut side up, in a buttered 2-quart baking or gratin dish. Sprinkle the dried figs and raspberries around and on top of the fresh figs. Set aside. In a blender or food processor, combine the flour, 1 1/4 cups of the cream, the sugar, eggs, and salt. Process until well-mixed, about 30 seconds. Pour the batter over the fruit. Sprinkle the top with the sliced almonds. Bake in the middle of the oven until the top is golden and the batter is slightly firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and let it cool for 15 minutes. In the meantime, combine the remaining 1-cup cream with the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla, and whip until soft peaks form. Spoon the clafoutis onto individual plates, and serve with whipped cream.

FIG CLAFOUTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch pie plate or shallow 1-quart baking dish. In a small bowl, toss figs with 1/4 cup baking mix; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, butter, and remaining cup baking mix. Add fig mixture; stir just to combine. Transfer to prepared pie plate; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until center of clafouti is set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool just until warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.