Berries and Brown Sugar Gratin

First, I need to apologize for neglecting my blog for (eek) 2 months now.  I won't go into the gory details of why I haven't been blogging, because really there isn't a good excuse.  So, I am back trying to make it up to you with my favorite summer time dessert! :)

I'm a huge proponent of fresh berries. I am also a huge proponent of brown sugar.  So this is the perfect recipe for me.

Before we get started, I must give credit to Deb over at Smitten Kitchen for the inspiration for this recipe!  This is the fastest, easiest, freshest dessert I've ever made. It is perfect for summer time whenever you don't really want to heat up the whole house!  It also doesn't dirty too many dishes! Win win!

So, now for the long list of ingredients *wink*:

Your Favorite Medley of Berries, Peaches, or Nectarines
Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
Brown Sugar

What no measurements?!? That's right, you don't even have to dirty any measuring cups!  If you really want measurements, visit Smitten Kitchen's recipe for Raspberry Brown Sugar Gratin.

Now for the directions. First, I start with my favorite Fire King soup bowls.

Next, put in your favorite fruit to fill it about two inches. You can go with one kind of fruit, or mix and match your favorites.  I like them all, so I go with a medley.

Then, slather about 2 heaping spoons sour cream (or plain yogurt) over the fruit, so that the fruit is just barely peaking out in some areas.

Now for the brown sugar.  Use about 2+ heaping spoons of brown sugar. You want good coverage with the brown sugar.  Can there really be too much brown sugar?!  I used to eat this stuff by the spoonful as a kid ... I'm more sensible now ... I think ...

Then, turn your oven to broil, and set your fruit under the broiler.  Watch carefully, this step goes much faster than you'd think.  You want the brown sugar to get just crispy. If you start to see bubbling, then take it out!

It isn't the prettiest, but it sure is delightful! Enjoy!!


Don't forget to turn off the oven ... I made a deal with the hubs.  If I forget to turn off the oven, he gets to eat my dessert ... I don't forget anymore! :)