Rustic Pear and Almond Clafoutis
A tender baked French dessert with fresh pear slices immersed in a custard-like almond batter, dusted with powdered sugar. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes pairs medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced, whole milk, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- as needed powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch pie dish generously with 2 tbsp melted butter. Arrange 3 medium peeled and sliced pears evenly in the dish.
- Step 2: In a blender, combine 1 cup whole milk, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Step 3: Pour batter evenly over pears in the dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the clafoutis is puffed, golden around edges, and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Step 4: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rustic Pear and Almond Clafoutis 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 Rustic Pear and Almond Clafoutis?
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 whole milk from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rustic Pear and Almond Clafoutis?
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 Rustic Pear and Almond Clafoutis 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 Rustic Pear and Almond Clafoutis?
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.
