Apricot-Almond Clafouti
- 1 lb fresh apricot, pitted and cut into wedges
- 14 cup almond liqueur, such as amaretto or 14 cup orange juice
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 13 cup Splenda sugar substitute
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 23 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- Combine apricots and almond liqueur (or orange juice) in a large bowl.
- Grate 2 teaspoons zest from the lemon and set aside.
- Juice the lemon and stir 2 teaspoons of the juice into the apricots.
- Let stand for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Coat a 10-inch round baking dish, such as a ceramic quiche dish, or oval casserole with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over the bottom.
- Arrange apricots in the baking dish.
- Combine eggs, egg white and Splenda in a medium bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale yellow.
- Add milk, flour, almond extract, salt, the reserved lemon zest; beat well to blend.
- Pour the batter over the apricots; sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake the clafouti until puffed and golden, 45 to 55 minutes.
- Let cool for about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apricot-almond-clafouti-482133 (may not work)