Apple Flognarde: A Rustic French Dessert

Experience the charm of central France with the Apple Flognarde, a lesser-known cousin of the famous cherry clafoutis. This delightful dessert features a custard-like, puffed batter baked with caramelized apples, bringing a sweet symphony of textures and flavors right to your table.

Ingredients

🌾 75g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
🍬 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
🧂 A pinch of salt
🥛 120ml (1/2 cup) whole milk, plus up to 50ml (4 tbsp) extra to dilute - Generic Dairy Brand
🥚 2 large eggs
🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish - Kerrygold Unsalted Butter
🍒 1 teaspoon Kirsch
🍏 2-3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced - Jazz or Gala
🍇 Approximately 10-12 prunes soaked in Port wine - CISNEROS Vintage Port
🍬 A small sprinkle of sugar for apples
🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for apples - Kerrygold Unsalted Butter
🍋 A splash of lemon juice
🍏 A splash of Calvados for flambéing apples

Instructions

1- Prepare the Batter:

Sift flour into a large mixing bowl.
Add sugar and a pinch of salt. Whisk together.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Pour into the center of the dry ingredients.
Whisk gradually from the center outwards to form a thick, smooth paste.
Heat milk with 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan until butter melts and milk reaches a light boil.
Slowly whisk the warm milk mixture into the batter until smooth.
Add Kirsch and stir. Let batter rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
Before baking, dilute batter with additional milk to a slightly thick, pourable consistency.

2- Prepare the Fruits:

Soak prunes in Port wine for at least 15 minutes.
Toss apple chunks with lemon juice.
Melt butter in a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add apples.
Sauté for 2 minutes, sprinkle sugar, and cook for another 3 minutes until caramelized.
Add Calvados and flambé.
Set aside.

3- Assemble and Bake:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), convection mode.
Grease a cast iron skillet with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
Arrange fruit evenly on the dish bottom.
Pour batter over the fruit, ensuring some fruit stays visible.
Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed and golden.

Prep Time: About 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes total
Total Time: Approximately 37 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: Approx. 220
Proteins: 4g
Fats: 8g
Carbohydrates: 32g
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