Pear Clafouti

INGREDIENTS

• 2 to 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pears
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons pear brandy (recommended: Poire William)
• Confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Creme fraiche