French-Style Pear Clafoutis

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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A delicate French dessert featuring baked pears immersed in a subtly sweet custard with hints of vanilla and almond. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ripe pears, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 French cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges ripe pears
2 tablespoons, for greasing and dotting unsalted butter
1/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9-inch pie dish using 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Arrange 3 peeled, cored, and sliced pears (1/2-inch wedges) evenly in the dish and dot with small bits of the remaining butter.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until combined. Slowly add 1 cup whole milk, whisking to form a smooth batter without lumps.
Step 3: Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Pour the batter gently over the pears in the pie dish. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar evenly on top to create a crisp surface.
Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set, edges are golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm or at room temperature.