Fresh Fig Clafouti Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°; generously butter a 10-inch pie plate; sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar.
2. In a large measuring cup or a bowl with a pouring spout, whisk the milk, cream, eggs, and vanilla together until well blended.
3. In another bowl, sift the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt; gradually whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until fairly smooth.
4. Pour the batter through a strainer into the prepared pie plate; pressing down any lumps of flour in the strainer to dissolve them.
5. Arrange the figs, cut side up, on top of the batter; dot the surface with the pieces of butter.
6. Bake 50-55 minutes until the edges are puffed and golden and cooked in the center.
7. Transfer dish to a wire rack; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar while still warm.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.