Almond Pear Clafoutis

Preheat oven to 325ºF.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, flour, granulated sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and salt until smooth. Set aside.

Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and sliced pears. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often. Add brown sugar and nutmeg and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until pears are tender.

Gently pour the batter directly over the pears, sprinkle the top with sliced almonds, and place the cast iron skillet into the oven for 35–40 minutes or until puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. It will fall slightly as it cools.

Sprinkle with icing (powdered, confectioners) sugar and serve immediately.

Note: If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, cook the pears in a regular skillet and transfer them to a well-greased baking dish before pouring the batter over the pears and baking.