Plum Clafoutis

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons white sugar , divided
• 14 Italians prune plums , halved and pitted
• 3 large eggs
• 1.33 cups milk
• 0.67 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 pinch salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the bottom.

2. 2

   Arrange plum halves, cut-side down, to cover the entire bottom of the pie plate. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar on top of plums.

3. 3

   To make the custard: Combine remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar, eggs, milk, flour, lemon zest, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour over arranged plums in the pan.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until custard is firm and lightly browned, about 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.