Cherry Clafouti
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
10 inch pie plate
1 lb. pitted cherries, patted dry . Can use frozen, thaw then pat dry before placing in baking dish
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Cognac or rum
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup flour
pinch of salt
Place cherries in baking dish.
In mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Beat in milk and vanilla and Cognac. Stir in flour and salt until well combined.Pour over top of fruit. Place baking dish on sheet pan when baking.
Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees and then turn down to 350 degrees for 30 -35 minutes or until golden, puffed and when a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. As it cools it will sink.