Clafoutis

This is a simpler dessert than a fruit tart, and the only thing that takes time is the preparation of the fruit.

Cherries and apricots are suitable fruit for baking in a batter pudding. Watery acidic fruits such as rhubarb and gooseberries do not work as well, and I would not use soft fruit in this way, except for blueberries and bilberries. Sliced apples or pears, halved plums, stoned greengages, when in season, will all make very good puddings, particularly if you add a little mat