Mirabelle Almond Express Clafoutis (Printable Version)

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 400 g (about 3 cups) fresh mirabelle plums, pitted and halved

→ Batter

02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 250 ml (1 cup) whole milk or almond milk
04 - 80 g (3/4 cup) ground almonds
05 - 40 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

→ Sweetening & Topping

08 - 60 g (1/3 cup) unsweetened applesauce
09 - 20 g (2 tbsp) sliced almonds

→ For the Pan

10 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil for greasing

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 24 cm (9-inch) round baking dish with butter or oil.
02 - Arrange the pitted and halved mirabelle plums evenly in the bottom of the dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, applesauce, ground almonds, flour, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the batter gently over the plums. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the top.
05 - Bake for 30 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed, set, and lightly golden.
06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Notes:

01 - If mirabelles are unavailable, substitute with plums, apricots, or cherries.
02 - For extra sweetness, dust with powdered erythritol or serve with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream or Greek yogurt.
03 - This clafoutis is best enjoyed the day it is baked but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.