Local and Fruity Clafoutis (baked fruit dessert)

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh seasonal local fruit, such as mango, lychee, or star fruit, diced
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 to 1 tablespoon almond extract, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, reserve 1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Spray 2-quart glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange fruit in a single layer in prepared pan.

In a blender or large bowl, mix eggs, and 1/2 cup sugar, milk, vanilla, almond extract, flour, and salt until smooth. Pour mixture over fruit. Evenly sprinkle with almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

Bake in oven for 45-60 minutes or until golden brown and set. Halfway through baking, sprinkle reserved almonds on top. Cool slightly and lightly dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 8 servings.