Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (thermostat 6). Generously butter a tart or gratin dish. I personally use a 24cm diameter springform pan.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Evenly distribute the apple slices on the bottom of the buttered mold.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. An electric whisk is ideal, but you can do it by hand; it just takes a little longer.
- Add the plain yogurts, milk, and vanilla extract to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- In a separate container, sift together the flour and baking powder. Add this mixture to the previous mixture, gradually incorporating and mixing gently until a smooth batter is obtained without lumps. Add a pinch of salt.
- Gently pour the batter over the apples in the mold, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the flan is golden brown and firm to the touch. Check the doneness with the tip of a knife: it should come out clean.
- Let the flan cool completely in the mold before carefully unmolding it. Patience is the mother of all good things, let it cool properly.
- Serve the flan warm or cold, as preferred. I personally love warm flan with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
Feel free to add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg for a more intense flavor. You can also replace the apples with pears or peaches. For a more gourmet version, add some dark chocolate chips when incorporating the dry ingredients. To avoid a too dry flan, do not overcook. Watch the cooking carefully and check with the knife blade. Preparing the batter in advance is possible; you can keep it in the fridge for a few hours before baking.
