PEAR & FIG CLAFOUTIS

Ideal for when you’re entertaining, this delicious dessert looks fantastic and is easy to prepare, as the batter and fruit can be made in advance. At the start of the meal, simply combine the two and put in the oven – it will be perfectly cooked by the time you’ve finished your main course.

Preparation 30 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Serves 4-6

3 RIPE PEARS

3 RIPE FIGS

200ML CRÈME FRAÎCHE 200ML MILK

3 EGGS

125G CASTER SUGAR

2 TBSP GROUND ALMONDS ½ TSP GROUND CINNAMON

ICING SUGAR, TO DUST CHILLED SINGLE CREAM, TO SERVE

1 Grease a large, shallow ovenproof dish with butter. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan oven) gas mark 6.

2 Peel and core the pears, and cut into quite large pieces. Trim the stem ends from the figs and cut into slightly smaller pieces. If there is too much white on the fig skins, trim this off. Arrange the fruit in the prepared ovenproof dish, distributing it evenly. Set aside.

3 Combine the crème fraîche, milk, eggs, sugar, almonds and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl, and beat well to combine.

4 Pour the batter evenly over the fruit and bake in the oven for about 35-45 minutes, until puffed and golden. Let cool slightly and dust with icing sugar just before serving. Serve warm with cream.