Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (around 600g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (240ml)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (135g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (30g)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (200g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the tart dish with butter.
  3. Place sliced pears in an even layer at the bottom.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Gradually add flour and whisk until smooth.
  6. Stir in melted butter.
  7. Pour the batter over the pears.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden brown, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  10. Stir in brown sugar and pinch of salt.
  11. Gradually add cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  13. Allow clafouti to cool slightly; slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
  14. Drizzle with warm butterscotch sauce just before serving.