Fruit Souffle Omelette
- 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 apples, pears, peaches, etc., peeled, cored (or pitted), and thinly sliced, or 1 cup berries
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- Combine 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar with the cinnamon.
- Place the fruit in a small bowl and add the cinnamon-sugar.
- Toss to combine.
- Heat the 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the fruit and saute for about 5 minutes or until the fruit begins to caramelize.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until very light and fluffy.
- Fold in the vanilla and lemon zest.
- When well blended, fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Pour the melted butter into a 7-inch, ovenproof omelette pan over medium heat.
- Place the fruit (if sliced, fan it out) into the pan and pour in the batter to cover the fruit.
- Cook for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the omelette is puffed and golden.
- Remove from the oven and carefully invert onto a serving plate.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
- NOTE: If desired, you can garnish the plate with fresh fruit and mint.
sugar, ground cinnamon, apples, unsalted butter, eggs, vanilla, freshly grated lemon zest, butter, sugar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fruit-souffle-omelette-recipe.html (may not work)