Glazed French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla
A rustic French dessert featuring tender baked apples in a vanilla-scented custard glaze, dusted with cinnamon. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes layers large eggs, all-purpose flour, 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 280 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.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp, for dusting powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch pie dish with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Arrange 3 peeled, cored, and thinly sliced medium Granny Smith apples evenly in the dish.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Slowly add 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 tsp vanilla extract while whisking to combine into a smooth custard batter.
- Step 4: Pour the custard over the arranged apples in the pie dish. Sprinkle 1 tsp ground cinnamon evenly on top.
- Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set and golden around the edges. Let cool slightly, then dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Glazed French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Glazed French Apple Clafoutis with Cinnamon and Vanilla?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Glazed 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 Glazed 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 Glazed 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.
