Pear clafoutis pairs ripe pears with baked vanilla custard for an easy fall dessert that requires no crust, mixer, or special pan. Essential Concepts: Use firm fruit, discard excess juice, bake until the center barely moves, and cool for 15 minutes; see [best pears for baking](/best-pears-for-baking/) and [baked custard basics](/baked-custard-basics/).
