Apricot-Vanilla Clafoutis

By nanarose

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 cup evaporated low-fat milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar*
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces ripe, yet firm, fresh apricots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from diabeticlivingonline.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish with cooking spray; set aside.

2.
With the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Place seeds in a small saucepan; add evaporated milk and the vanilla bean pod. Bring to simmering over medium heat; remove from heat. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean pod.

3.
In a blender or food processor combine eggs, flour, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Add milk mixture. Cover and blend or process until combined.

4.
Arrange the sliced apricots in the prepared dish. Pour batter over apricots. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and light brown. Cool in dish on a wire rack 15 minutes. Sift the powdered sugar over top. Serve warm.