Active Time

　　25 minutes

　　Total Time

　　50 minutes

　　Choose cherries or apricots or a mix of both for this classic French baked custard. And no special equipment needed means this is the best summer vacation rental house dessert we know.

　　

Ingredients

6–8 servings

　　2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

　　3 large eggs

　　1 cup whole milk

　　1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

　　1 tsp. kosher salt

　　1 tsp. vanilla extract

　　⅓ cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

　　½ cup all-purpose flour

　　2 cups halved and pitted cherries, or pitted and sliced apricots

　　Powdered sugar (for serving; optional)

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in a 2–3-qt. shallow baking dish or medium (10") ovenproof skillet. Transfer to preheating oven and heat until butter has melted, about 4–6 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, blend eggs, milk, lemon zest, salt, vanilla, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a blender until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add flour and blend just until combined.

　　

Step 3

Pour batter into hot baking dish. Arrange fruit evenly over. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar. Bake clafoutis until top is puffed and lightly golden brown, 25–35 minutes. Let cool slightly, then sift powdered sugar over (if using). Serve warm.