Baked French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla
A tender, lightly sweet custard baked with sliced apples and infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla notes. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes pairs large eggs, whole milk, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- for dusting powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch round baking dish and evenly arrange 3 medium peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples on the bottom.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and pale.
- Step 3: Gradually sift in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Step 4: Slowly add 1 cup whole milk and 1 tsp ground cinnamon, whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter and pour the batter evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
- Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the clafoutis is puffed, golden around the edges, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Step 7: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large eggs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
