Cherry Clafouti

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This a provencal recipe from the new york times. I live in wa state where we have bing cherries, and i can't wait to try this recipe. New york times (9.3.03)

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Steps

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Heat oven to 400 degrees.

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Butter a 9-inch round glass dish or an 8- to 10-inch ovenproof skillet , preferably nonstick.

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Pit about half the cherries , and arrange them , with unpitted cherries , in dish.

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Combine flour , cornstarch and sugar in a bowl.

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Whisk in eggs , milk and vanilla extract until smooth , but do not overbeat.

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Pour over cherries.

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Sprinkle with a little more sugar and dot with butter.

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Put in oven.

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Bake until puffy and firm , about 25 to 35 minutes.

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When done , let rest on a rack for a few minutes , then invert onto a plate.

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Sprinkle with a little more sugar and serve warm.

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Ingredients

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butter, cherries, flour, cornstarch, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract