French Apple Clafoutis

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the peeled and sliced apples with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Mix to combine and stir occasionally until the apples begin to soften and then set them aside

Place a 10" shallow baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter into the preheating oven until the dish is hot and the butter is melted

While the oven is preheating, add 3 eggs, 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest and 1/2 cup of all purpose flour into a large bowl and whisk vigorously until frothy and completely combined

Remove the preheated dish from the oven and set it onto a flat, heat proof surface

Carefully pour the batter into the dish

Add the softened apples evenly throughout the batter, sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse grained sugar over the top and return it to the oven immediately

Bake at 350 degrees on a middle rack for about 26-28 minutes

Once the clafoutis is puffed and the edges are browned, remove it from the oven

Allow it to cool for 5 minutes and dust with confectioners sugar before enjoying.