Preheat the oven to 200 C, 400 F, Gas Mark 6.

Mix the flour, milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla essence until smooth.

Brush the melted butter around the sides and base of a glass pie plate, so the entire inside surface is well coated.

Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 20 minutes.

Reduce the temperature to 180 C, 350 F, Gas mark 4 and continue baking for 10 minutes, until well browned and cooked in the centre.

Remove from the oven and sift the icing sugar over the top.

Serve immediately with the fruit spooned over the top.