Red and Green Grape Gratin Recipe

Name: Red and Green Grape Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large egg yolks; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup red seedless grapes, patted dry; 3/4 cup green seedless grapes, patted dry; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted lightly; 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

Servings: persons

3 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup red seedless grapes, patted dry
3/4 cup green seedless grapes, patted dry
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted lightly
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1
In a bowl whisk together the yolks until they are combined, add the granulated sugar, a little at a time, beating, and beat the mixture until it is light and lemon colored.
2
Add the cornstarch and the flour, a little at a time, beating, and beat the mixture until it is combined well.
3
Add the milk, scalded, in a stream, beating, and beat the mixture until it is combined well.
4
In a heavy saucepan bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, add the zest, and simmer the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes.
5
(The mixture will be thick and custardlike.)
6
Remove the pan from the heat and beat in the vanilla.
7
Strain the pastry cream through a fine sieve into a bowl and chill it, its surface covered with a buttered round of wax paper, for 1 hour.
8
Arrange the grapes in the bottom of a 6-cup flameproof gratin dish, spoon the pastry cream over them, spreading it evenly, and sprinkle the almonds over the cream.
9
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the almonds and broil the gratin under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it is bubbly and golden on top.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large egg yolks, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Red and Green Grape Gratin 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.

Red and Green Grape Gratin

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