Autumn Fruit Gratin

1794 Watchtide...by the Sea!
190 W. Main Street
Searsport,  Waldo County, Maine 04974

Email: stay@watchtide.com
Website: http://www.watchtide.com

Fruit Dishes

6 cups coarsely cut fall fruit - (pears & plums; or apples & pears:
1/2 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

2 T granulated sugar
1/4 cup Gran Gala or Grand Marnier

2 slices stale bread
1T butter, cut in small pieces
2 tsp. brown sugar or granulated maple sugar

Using a shallow gratin pan - coarsely cut approximately 6 cups and toss with the  fresh or frozen cranberries;

Add 2 Tbs granulated sugar and  the Gran Gala (or Gran Marnier) toss to coat.

In blender - place 2 slices torn stale bread (with crusts) with approx. 1 Tsp butter cut in small pieces - and 2 tsp  brown sugar or granulated maple sugar. Pulse until chopped into fine crumbs -

Spread crumbs over the fruit - and bake - approximately 1/2 hour at 400 F.

Remove from oven - let sit approximately 5 minutes - and serve in individual saucers.

Can be topped with a dollop of French Vanilla yogurt (or if using for a dessert - top with French Vanilla ice cream or freshly made whipped cream)