This delicious set custard patisserie, most commonly studded with prunes, comes from the region of Brittany in North West France. Versions of Le Far can be found throughout France however, often without any fruit, called simply ‘Flan’. Le Far is one of our holiday favourites!
I translated this particular version from a local recipe postcard bought on holiday. The original instructions were for double the quantity stated below. Some recipes soak the prunes in Armanac brandy, but mine did not and I think it is fine without. Although prunes are used in the traditional version, I have also successfully used dried apricots or Lexia (Valencia) raisins. I have also read of an alternative using chopped apple, but I have not tried this – could be good as apple and raisin mix, possibly.