Pear Clafouti

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Fast and Elegant Supper

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons pear brandy (recommended: Poire William)
2 to 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pears
Confectioners' sugar
Creme fraiche

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Butter a 10 by 3 by 1 1⁄2-inch round baking dish and sprinkle the bottom and sides with 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar.

Beat the eggs and the 1⁄3 cup of granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. On low speed, mix in the flour, cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and pear brandy. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel, quarter, core, and slice the pears. Arrange the slices in a single layer, slightly fanned out, in the baking dish. Pour the batter over the pears and bake until the top is golden brown and the custard is firm, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, and creme fraiche.

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recipe Pear Clafouti
Erin Cheyenne, WY 09-29-2009
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy and tastes great! I didn't have pear brandy so I used straight brandy instead, truned out great and the fam loved it.
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Joyce Ft Lauderdale, FL 09-29-2009
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JUST OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this today and as my title depicts, it was just ok..I am not sure what it is that it was missing but thought it was a... littlle bland..I didn't want to buy the brandy for one recipe so I used Pear Nectar instead and maybe that was the problem. The custard was very nice however and I would make that again by itself. I even tried grinding come fresh cinnamon with the powdered sugar and although it helped, it still lacks something, for me..I don't think I would make this again.Read more
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Joyce Los Angeles, CA 08-23-2009
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Good, but ...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Different than expected. Easy and house smells great while in oven, and custard was very tastey. Just didn't care for the... liquid part on the bottom that didn't set; and would have burned if left in oven longer. But the fam loved it and wants it again.Read more
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Camille Gainesville, FL 07-19-2009
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WONDERFUL dessert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had made this recipe many times, and I love it! I love the custard around the soft pears. It is a beautiful dessert, and... I have also made it with fresh cherries as well. It is a light dessert, and definitely a keeper.Read more
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Marianne Houston, TX 07-17-2009
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Who needs a Birthday cake when your daughter makes a Pear Clafouti
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Friday July 17 my daughter made a dinner and dessert that I had seen on your show. Salmon, a salad and your Pear Clafouti. By... fair your recipes have please our whole family. But the pear clafouti made my birthday meal a special memory. By the way 3 generations of women in my family are fans of yours. Marianne Fowler-FlournoyRead more
recipe Pear Clafouti
Bill Idaho Falls, ID 04-14-2009
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I love ya Ina - however............
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I was disappointed in the overall outcome of your highly touted Pear Clafouti. The custard itself is one of the best I've... tasted and made but the rest of it left a little to be desired for my taste. In the future I will make the custard filling and bake it in individually prepared ramikins, cool and serve with fresh berries on top. Sorry Ina, but this was the first of your recipes (ever) that fell through the cracks. You're still the best. Thanks for keeping your show and recipes fresh, interesting and delicious.Read more