Variations: Orange-, almond- or chocolate-flavor liqueur may be substituted for the rum. Caramel or chocolate sauce may be drizzled over top in place of brown sugar.
This quick recipe calls for broiling a combination of banana and grapes that have been topped with sour cream and brown sugar, or with an alternative topping of your choice, perhaps flavored with rum, or orange liqueur, or a chocolate or caramel sauce.
Use red, green or black grapes in any combination desired.
A gratin is usually a dish topped with cheese or bread crumbs, then broiled or baked until brown on top.
The term is borrowed here for this dessert with a family resemblance, briefly broiled in small heat-proof dishes. Disposable aluminum tart pans (41/2-inch diameter) may be used if gratin dishes are not available.
Quick Banana Grape Gratin
2 firm-ripe bananas, sliced
into 1/4-inch rounds
1-1/2 cups halved seedless grapes
1/4 cup dairy sour cream
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum (see note)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat broiler while preparing recipe.
Mix bananas, grapes, sour cream, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and rum until fruits are coated with sour cream mixture.
Divide mixture among four small (1- to 1 1/2-cup) gratin dishes. Combine remaining brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over tops of fruit mixture (see note).
Place gratin dishes on baking sheet. Place about 4 inches from heat and broil 11/2 to 2 minutes or until sugar melts and caramelizes.
Makes 4 servings.
Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until glaze begins to bubble.
Nutrition information per serving: 155 calories, 1g protein, 3g fat, 28g carbohydrates, 6mg cholesterol, 2g fiber, 12mg sodium.
