Fruit-And-Almond Gratins Recipe

Name: Fruit-And-Almond Gratins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup confectioners sugar; 1/4 cup almond flour or almond meal (see cooks' note, below); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 firm-ripe Bartlett pears (1 pound total); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup raspberries (5 ounces); 1/2 cup seedless grapes (3 ounces); 3/4 cup sliced almonds (3 ounces); 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 (5 1/2- by 1-inch) shallow flameproof gratin dishes or a 12 1/2- by 7 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch shallow flameproof gratin dish

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup almond flour or almond meal (see cooks' note, below)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 firm-ripe Bartlett pears (1 pound total)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup raspberries (5 ounces)
1/2 cup seedless grapes (3 ounces)
3/4 cup sliced almonds (3 ounces)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 (5 1/2- by 1-inch) shallow flameproof gratin dishes or a 12 1/2- by 7 1/2- by 1 1/2-inch shallow flameproof gratin dish

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Butter gratin dishes.
2
Whisk together eggs, cream, confectioners sugar, almond flour, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until combined well. Quarter pears lengthwise, then peel, core, and cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges. Toss pears with lemon juice in a bowl, then divide among gratin dishes. Divide raspberries and grapes among gratin dishes, then pour custard mixture over fruit. Sprinkle with almonds and dot with butter. Transfer gratin dishes to a shallow baking pan.
3
Bake until pears are tender, about 30 minutes. Preheat broiler and broil gratins 4 to 5 inches from heat until almonds are golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool on a rack to warm or room temperature before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup almond flour or almond meal (see cooks' note, below), and more.

Yes, Fruit-And-Almond Gratins falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fruit-And-Almond Gratins

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