Pear & Cardamom Clafoutis

Method

1. 1Heat oven and skilletPut the cast iron in the oven and heat to 400°F (200°C). Allow about 15 minutes for the skillet to heat through.
2. 2Blend the batterBlend all batter ingredients on high about 45 seconds until completely smooth. It should be thin and pourable, like heavy cream. Let it rest while the pears roast.
3. 3Roast the pearsPull out the hot skillet, swirl in the oil, and lay in the pears in an even layer. Roast 8 minutes until they soften and start to color.
4. 4BakePulse the batter a few seconds, pour over the hot pears and bake 23 minutes, until puffed and golden at the edges with a slight wobble in the center. Pull it while it still wobbles; it keeps setting in the hot cast iron and goes rubbery if overbaked.
5. 5RestRest 5 to 10 minutes. It falls as it cools, which is normal. Slice into wedges and serve warm.