Prune Armagnac Clafouti
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 279
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 12
- Carbohydrates
- 22
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 12
- Protein
- 5
- Cholesterol
- 132
- Sodium
- 124
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
Granulated sugar
1 cup pitted prunes, 1/2-inch-diced (6 ounces)
Good Armagnac
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
Special equipment:
Strip zester- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 10-by-1 1/2-inch round baking dish with the butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- In a small bowl, combine the prunes with 2 tablespoons of Armagnac and microwave on high for 1 minute. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and 1/3 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until light and thick. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine the cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon Armagnac in a glass measuring cup. On low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and then add the liquid ingredients, mixing well. Set aside for 10 minutes
- Distribute the prunes in the prepared pan and carefully pour on the batter. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve warm.