Hey Lykkers, today we are making Clafoutis aux Pommes, a soft baked apple dessert that feels like a mix between a custard and a light cake. It is simple, warm, and very home-style. The texture is soft and slightly creamy, while the apples become tender and naturally sweet after baking.

This recipe is perfect when we want something comforting without complicated steps. Everything comes together in one dish, and the result is always satisfying. Let’s go step by step so we can make it smoothly together.

What We Are Making

Clafoutis aux Pommes is a French-style baked dessert where apple slices are covered with a light batter made from eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and butter. During baking, the batter rises slightly and sets into a soft custard-like texture around the fruit.

We get a gentle sweetness, soft apple bites, and a golden surface. It is not heavy, and it is easy to slice and serve. We can enjoy it warm, at room temperature, or chilled depending on preference.

Ingredients We Need (Exact Measurements)

For a 27 cm baking dish:

Fruit layer:

- 1 kg apples (about 650 g after peeling and coring)

(sweet apples work best)

Batter:

- 4 eggs

- 60 g white sugar

- 60 g brown sugar (or replace with white sugar)

- 2 packets vanilla sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder

- 1 pinch of salt

- 100 g all-purpose flour

- 60 g butter (melted)

- 400 ml milk (or half milk + half light cream)

Step 1: Preparing the Baking Dish and Apples

1. We start by preheating the oven to 180°C (350°F) using steady top and bottom heat.

2. Next, we prepare a baking dish (about 27 cm wide). We grease it lightly with butter, then sprinkle a small amount of flour over it. We shake out the excess flour so only a thin layer remains.

3. Now we prepare the apples:

- Peel all apples

- Remove cores

- Cut into slices about 1 cm thick

- Place the slices evenly into the baking dish

4. We spread them so the base is fully covered. This ensures every bite has fruit.

Step 2: Making the Smooth Batter

1. In a large mixing bowl, we follow these steps carefully:

- Sift 100 g flour into the bowl

- Add 60 g white sugar

- Add 60 g brown sugar

- Add 2 packets vanilla sugar

- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla powder)

- Add a pinch of salt

2. Then we mix everything dry first.

3. Next:

- Make a small well in the center

- Add in 4 eggs

4. We start whisking from the center, slowly bringing in the dry mixture. This helps prevent lumps.

5. Then we continue:

- Pour in 60 g melted butter while stirring

- Add 200 ml milk first and mix well

- Add the remaining 200 ml milk and mix again

6. We keep stirring until the batter becomes smooth and slightly runny, similar to pancake batter. If needed, we can strain it for an even smoother texture.

Step 3: Assembling the Dessert

1. We take the prepared batter and pour it slowly over the apples in the baking dish.

2. We make sure:

- The batter spreads evenly

- Apples are fully covered

- No dry spots remain

3. The batter will naturally settle between the apple slices.

Step 4: Baking Process

1. We place the dish into the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F).

2. Baking time: about 50 minutes

3. During baking:

- The surface slowly turns golden

- The batter rises slightly

- Apples soften inside

4. We check around the last 15 minutes to make sure it is not browning too fast.

5. How we know it is ready:

- The center is firm, not liquid

- A wooden stick inserted comes out clean

- The top is lightly golden

Step 5: Cooling and Serving

1. Once baked, we remove the dish from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.

2. We let it rest for at least 15–20 minutes before serving. This helps it set properly.

3. We can serve it:

- Warm for a soft, comforting texture

- At room temperature for a balanced bite

- Chilled for a firmer slice

4. Optional finishing touch:

- Light dusting of powdered sugar on top

Let’s Enjoy This Simple Homemade Joy

Lykkers, this Clafoutis aux Pommes shows us how simple ingredients can create something warm, soft, and satisfying. No complicated steps, just clear preparation and patient baking.

It is the kind of dessert we can return to anytime we want something gentle and homemade. Whether shared or enjoyed quietly, it always brings a cozy moment to the table.

Let’s keep baking simple happiness together.