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Stevie Parle's Cherry clafoutis

Don't stone the cherries, as their flavour is great here.

18 AUGUST 2010

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 80g plain flour
• salt, a pinch
• 200ml milk,
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• 500g fresh sweet cherries
• 1tbsp unsalted butter
• 2tbsp granulated sugar

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly pour in the milk and eggs, whisking to make a smooth batter, then stir in the caster sugar.

Put the cherries in a 20cm ovenproof frying pan or round roasting tray. Add the butter and granulated sugar. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, then pour the batter over and cook for another 20.