Maple Clafoutis
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This maple clafoutis has become one of my favorite fall desserts to make because it's honestly easier than it looks. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, which is great for your eyes and immune system, and they add such a lovely natural sweetness here. The whole thing comes together in just 20 minutes of prep, then you pop it in the oven and have a restaurant quality dessert in under an hour. The maple syrup gives it this wonderful depth of flavor that feels fancy but requires zero fancy techniques. It's the kind of recipe that makes you look like you've been baking all day when really you've kept things wonderfully simple.
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Ingredients
- 400sweet potatoes
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlmaple syrup
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gground cinnamon
- 1 gground nutmeg
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Tip: Use an oven thermometer for accuracy.
- 2
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
Tip: Reserve 100ml of the cooking water to add to the batter.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, maple syrup, flour, and salt.
Tip: This will help the clafoutis brown evenly.
- 4
Add the softened butter and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to incorporate.
- 6
Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 7
Add the cooked sweet potatoes, confectioner's sugar, and reserved cooking water to the batter.
Tip: This will help the clafoutis retain its moisture.
- 8
Pour the batter into a greased 20cm (8 inch) round baking dish.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the clafoutis is set.
Tip: Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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