Savory Pear Clafouti

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core, quarter and slice the pears very thin.
2. 2
   Melt the 4 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the slices until they soften, without letting them brown, about 7 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
4. 4
   Heat the oven to 400F
5. 5
   Butter 4 (4-inch-wide) ramekins or tart pans.
6. 6
   Mix the eggs and cream in a bowl and season with the salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Stir in the pears.
8. 8
   Divide the mixture among the ramekins.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Let the clafouti sit 5 minutes, then turn out onto serving plates.
11. 11
    Garnish with cracked black pepper.