Harvest Pear Clafoutis

Celebrate the flavors of fall with this rustic French dessert made with The Farmer’s Cow fresh milk and eggs. Ripe pears, warm spices, and a hint of lemon zest combine to create a golden, custardy treat that’s perfect for brunch or dessert. Serve warm with powdered sugar or whipped cream for a cozy finish.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
3 cups cored/peeled/thinly sliced large ripe pears
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup cognac or sweet white wine, or kirsch
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 ¼ cups The Farmer’s Cow whole milk
3 The Farmer’s Cow large eggs
1/8 tsp table salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmed
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp fresh lemon zest (about 2 lemons)

Instructions

Preheat oven to350 degrees, with rack on lower middle position. Grease a cast-iron skillet or tart pan (needs to be stovetop-safe) with butter.
Peel, core, and slice pears and place in a large bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add cognac or sweet wine and 1/3 cup sugar, mix gently, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
Place 1/3 cup sugar, milk, eggs, salt, spices, flour, and zest in a blender. Cover and blend at top speed for 1 minute.
Pour ¼ layer of batter on the bottom of the prepared skillet or pan. Place on stovetop on medium heat and heat just until a film of batter has visibly set on the bottom (this prevents the fruit from sinking to the bottom). Remove from the heat and pour in the remaining batter. Spread pears in a fan-like pattern or however you wish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar.
Bake 50-60 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown. Let cool and serve warm with powdered sugar, a dollop of fresh whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Date Posted: October 7, 2025