Martin Bosley's Plum Clafoutis

Feeds 6 / makes one large clafoutis

Plum Clafoutis Photo: myfavouritepastime.com

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 150g caster sugar
• 6-8 plums

Batter:

• 100g sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 120g eggs
• 250ml cream
• 70g almond meal
• 10g flour

Method

Heat the oven to 180˚C. using the unsalted butter grease a 20-25cm steel pan or tart dish. Halve the plums and remove the stones, cutting the fruit into wedges. Toss the plums in the sugar and arrange them evenly around the pan.

For the batter, in a  bowl gently whisk the sugar, yolks and eggs together without creating ant foam. Add the cream and whisk in along with the flour and almond meal until smooth. Pour the batter over the fruit and bake for 40-60 minutes until golden on top and still slightly wobbly in the centre.

Serve warm straight from the oven.

Eat hot, topped with ice cream, cream, custard or creme fraiche. Also splendid sliced and served cold as part of a light lunch.