There is no better way of celebrating the rich, dark beauty of fresh plums than in a simple clafouti
Ingredients :
8 tablespoons white sugar, divided
14 plums, halved and pitted
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Directions :
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch pie plate, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the bottom.
Arrange the plum halves, cut side down, so that they cover the entire bottom of the pie plate. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top of the plums. In a blender, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar , lemon zest, cinnamon, eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt. Process until smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour over the fruit in the pan.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
