Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Going Dutch

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(15)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
--
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen cherries
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Butter, for the Dutch oven

Directions

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F or prepare charcoal for cooking outdoors by heating coals in a chimney starter until hot and ashy.

Butter the bottom and sides of a 5-quart Dutch oven. If using fresh cherries, rinse, stem and pit the cherries. If using frozen, place the cherries into a colander and allow to thaw completely before using. Discard the juice. Spread the cherries evenly over the bottom of the Dutch oven.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until frothy and lightened in color. Add the milk, vanilla and flour and whisk to combine. Pour the batter over the cherries.

Oven baking:

Bake on the middle rack, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until golden on top and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Outdoor coals:

Place 18 to 19 coals on a Dutch oven table. Place a cooling rack, or other wire rack, that is at least 2-inches high, directly over the coals. Place the Dutch oven on the rack directly over the coals. Cover with the lid and place 22 to 23 coals on top. Cook with the lid on for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden on top and a knife comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the Dutch oven, slicing and serving.

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recipe Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti
mike sturgeon bay, WI 10-12-2009
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Awesome Alton!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I appreciate how Chef Alton gives meticulous technical instructions. Not to mention his witty humor. This one is... delightful. I got so excited when I saw the show, I went out and bought a cast iron dutch oven, with the coal lip and all. Made it once on the camp fire in the cast iron, but I burnt it because I put it right on the hot part of the fire. Forgot the quantity of coals part, but it was still good. Anyway, did it again using Door County, WI cherries in the oven. It was yummy. put cherry syrup and whipped cream. OOOO-la, la. Did it again, using apricots from a can, substituting sweet and condensed milk for the liquid (milk) and then adding 2 tablespoon of milk and one tablespoon of apricot juice. It was different, very deserty but mucho delish. Again served with whipped cream, every body liked it. Try it on 390 degrees. I will continue to experiment, and thanks to Chef Alton, I even got a clue. Read more
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terri fairfield, OH 07-13-2009
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Camping Staple
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe while we were camping in and actual cast iron dutch oven with the charcoal brickets. The first atempt... came out good, but not sweet enough for a dessert. I doubled the sugar adn tried it again. Perfection! Now we cook it every camping trip with whatever seasonal fruit we can get at a farmers market on the way....raspberries (my fav), blueberries, strawberries, blackberries etc. I guess when fall camping rolls around we will try apples, peaches and whatever else will be in season. Read more
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Wayne & Kathleen Bradenton, FL 05-20-2009
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This was fun and excellent for our desert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Actually completed this recipe twice, once with nutmeg as a accent topping and the first time without. Both were excellent... but I enjoyed the nutty flavor the nutmeg added as the best with the cherries for our taste. Used canned, pitted red tart cherries both times. Drained well and followed the recipe. This is actually a very good custard style desert and we used it as a light, after dinner desert with a Napa Sav. Blanc wine following a fish entre' for the main dinner course. Now to try other seasonal fruits.Read more
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Ashley Spokane, WA 02-02-2009
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We liked it!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe to the T and it turned out great. I used frozen cherries and I think it would be better with fresh... fruit because they were a little mushy and not very flavorful. I served it cold and I think that was a bit of a mistake. I am making it again today with blueberries and serving it warm. I served it with ice cream before for a dessert and it was a HUGE hit, especially with my four year old who had 3 pieces! As far as desserts go, it is low on sugar but still yummy yummy!Read more
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John Tucson, AZ 01-30-2009
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Good tasting, easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Simple and easy to make. Can prepare dinner whilst this is cooking in the oven. Good tasting too. Not overbearingly sweet. ... I don't understand the negative comments. Oh well. to each his own. Real vanilla will make a difference. John T. Tucsson, AZRead more
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Sean Pasadena, CA 01-17-2009
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Easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried this last night to test and see if it would be a decent breakfast food. I think it will. I added some nutmeg like a... previous poster did as well as some cinnamon. Next time I think I will skip the nutmeg and just add the cinnamon, though I wonder what it would be like with some pumpkin spice... Read more