Champagne Grape and Pecan Galettes with Cinnamon Ice Cream

Grape desserts are rare in the United States but popular in Italy and France, especially during grape harvest. Champagne grapes are a pea-sized variety, traditionally grown just for wine making. Deep purple, they are sweet, seedless, and delicious, whether served with cheese or on a galette such as this. Also known as Cornith grapes, they’re grown in Arizona and California and are available in the late summer and fall. If you can’t find Champagne grapes, use another flavorful variety such a