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Expand4 medium apples, peeled and sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
8-12 prune plums, pitted and quartered Ask a question about this ingredient
6 tablespoons sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons butter (plus some for greasing pan) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup whipping cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon vanilla Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons rum, brandy or cointreau Ask a question about this ingredient
Sauté apples in butter in a 12" frying pan until partially soft and browning. Sprinkle with 2 T. sugar and watch heat carefully so sugar caramelizes without burning. Turn off heat.
Ask a question about this stepPut apples in a ring near the edges of a greased gratin or quiche pan, 9" or larger. Leave the center empty.
Ask a question about this stepDeglaze the pan with 2 T. liquor, liqueur or fruit juice, and pour remaining liquid over the apples.
Ask a question about this stepCook plums in the same frying pan with another 2 T.sugar until the juices are released and thickened, about 5 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepMound plums in the center of gratin dish.
Ask a question about this stepBeat eggs in a bowl with 2 T. sugar, add flour, cream, and vanilla. Pour custard over and around fruits. Bake 45 minutes at 360 degrees or until puffed and brown. Let cool a little and serve, or serve cold.
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