Apricot-Almond Gratins

Apricot-Almond Gratins
Apricot-Almond Gratins
These clafoutis-like puddings are best served warm. This dessert can be made using a 9-inch pie plate instead of the gratin dishes.
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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • confectioners sugar for dusting

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter gratin dishes and put in a shallow baking pan. Soak apricots in brandy 10 minutes, then drain, reserving brandy. Reserve 2 tablespoons almonds. Pulse remaining almonds, granulated sugar, flour, and salt in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped. Add eggs and cream and pulse until smooth. Stir reserved brandy into almond cream. Pour almond cream into gratin dishes and sprinkle with apricots and reserved almonds. Bake gratins in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar.

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter gratin dishes and put in a shallow baking pan. Soak apricots in brandy 10 minutes, then drain, reserving brandy. Reserve 2 tablespoons almonds. Pulse remaining almonds, granulated sugar, flour, and salt in a food processor until almonds are finely chopped. Add eggs and cream and pulse until smooth. Stir reserved brandy into almond cream. Pour almond cream into gratin dishes and sprinkle with apricots and reserved almonds. Bake gratins in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar.