JULIA CHILD+ FARM STYLE PEAR/APPLE CLAFOUTIS

Julia's Pear Clafoutis! Of which there are so many similar recipes online. Check them out and try one. 

I harvested the three pears from the tree and then improvised by adding apple slices. If you're looking for a simple recipe - this one is Farm Style Pear/Apple Clafoutis. Bon Appetite. 

Prepare your pears - 3 cups - peeled and sliced thinly.  Place in a bowl, add 1/4 cup of sweet white wine. I used something I had (it should be just fine.). Add 1/3 cup sugar. I use organic sugar. Set this aside. 

Prepare your batter - just add this all into your blender. 1 1/4 cup milk, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 TB vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 cup all purpose flour. Blend at high speed for about 1 minute.

Prepare you baking dish. You could also use a cast iron skillet. "Grease" your dish with butter. I was generous in the greasing. Pour about 1/4 of your batter into your baking dish - and place ON THE STOVE TOP - medium heat - and when you see a "pancake" like covering (a film of batter) - just a little bit - take it off the stove. Pour the rest of your batter into the baking dish and then if you like, neatly place your pear/apple slices in a fan-like patter. I did NOT do this. Next time, I will. 

Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup sugar on the top - and glide your spoon over the top of the pears/apples - so as to cover  with the batter. Pop into a preheated 350 degree oven and bake 50-60 minutes. 

Your clafoutis should be golden brown and puffed up. Do insert a knife in the center to test - should come out clean.