INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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. Add the cornstarch and the flour, a little
at a time, beating, and beat the mixture until it is combined well. Add the
milk, scalded, in a stream, beating, and beat the mixture until it is
combined well. In a heavy saucepan bring the mixture to a boil, stirring,
add the zest, and simmer the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. (The mixture
will be thick and custardlike.) Remove the pan from the heat and beat in
the vanilla. 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. 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. 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.
Serves 4 to 6.
Gourmet September 1990
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