Apple Clafouti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (suggested Gala or Pink Lady)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
4 tablespoons sugar, plus
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt (a pinch)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar, for dusting

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0; generously coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with butter.
Place on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle apples on the bottom of the dish and then mix with the butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until nicely coated.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the apples cook evenly; remove from the oven.
Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon on a large sheet of waxed paper.
In a large bowl or in a blender, beat the eggs with the 3/4 cup sugar for 1 minute, or until blended.
Beat in the dry ingredients alternately with the half and half.
Add in the vanilla and mix to combine.
Pour the batter evenly over the apples; sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serve immediately.