Grapes With Almond Whipped Cream Food

WARM ALMOND CAKES WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
• If using Cognac, toss grapes with it in a small bowl.
• Pulse half of almonds with 1 tablespoon sugar in a blender until finely ground. Transfer to a small bowl and repeat with remaining almonds and 1 more tablespoon sugar.
• Beat together butter and remaining 6 tablespoons sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low and beat in ground almonds, flour, and salt until just combined.
• Divide batter among gratin dishes and press grapes lightly into batter (discard Cognac). Bake in dishes on a baking sheet until cake is firm and pale golden with slightly darker edges, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer cakes to a rack and cool slightly in dishes before serving.

EASY GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash grapes in a colander under running water, and remove all stems. Place in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture over the grapes. Using a rubber spatula or large serving spoon, fold the mixture into the grapes until well coated. Fold in the almonds.
• This salad may be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated for 1 hour to set slightly, and to allow flavors to blend.

GRAPE GALETTE WITH ALMOND CREAM

Steps:

• Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add half of the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the remaining butter and pulse into pea-size pieces. Add 1/4 cup ice water and pulse until the dough clumps together but has not yet formed a ball. Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap; press into a disk and wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Pulse 1/2 cup almonds, 1/4 cup sugar, the egg yolk, butter, vanilla and lemon zest in a food processor to make a paste.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the almond filling over the dough, leaving a 2 1/2-inch border; top with the grapes. Fold the edge of the dough over the fruit by about 2 inches, pleating as needed. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes.
• Lightly beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Scatter the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds all over the galette, then sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the grapes are softened, about 40 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.

GRAPE-ALMOND COBBLER

Steps:

• Make the filling: Combine the grapes, all-purpose flour, sugar, vanilla and almond extracts, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl. Toss to coat the grapes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Make the topping: Whisk the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Work the butter into the flour mixture with your fingers until it looks like coarse meal with pea-size bits of butter. Lightly beat the egg and heavy cream in a small bowl; add to the flour mixture and stir a few times until a sticky dough forms.
• Spread the filling in an 8-inch square baking dish. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the biscuit topping over the grapes, leaving a small space between each spoonful. Sprinkle the topping with sugar and the almonds.
• Bake until the biscuits are golden brown and puffy and the filling is bubbling, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

GRAPES WITH ALMOND WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Whip cream in a chilled bowl* until it begins to hold its shape.
• Add confectioners sugar and almond extract and beat until slightly stiff.
• *For best results make sure the bowl, heavy cream, and metal beaters are cold; try putting them all in the freezer for 5 minutes.
• Gently fold in the grapes and almonds until well mixed.
• More or less grapes can be added depending on your own preferences.

GRAPE ALMOND BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Bake the bread cubes in a 350F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Beat eggs, one at a time, in a large bowl.
• Add sugar and cream well.
• Mix in nutmeg, milk, half and half and essence.
• Add toasted bread cubes and grapes.
• Mix well.
• Spoon bread mixture into a lightly buttered 2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle almonds and drizzle butter over the top.
• Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Serve warm.
• Note: 2 cups milk or 2 cups half and half may be substituted for 1 cup each.

SNOW GRAPES

Steps:

• Remove grapes from stems, rinse, and set aside to dry. Mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Fold in grapes until evenly coated. Chill overnight before serving.