EVE'S APPLE BREAD PUDDING

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Adapted my way from Simple French Food by Richard Olney. I decided to add the drunken raisins and made a few other adjustments that I think makes it better and, believe it or not, less caloric than the original. If you like, you can cube the bread instead of crumbling it.

Provided by Sasha Kamen @roaming

Categories     Puddings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound(s) apples, quartered, cored and sliced
1/2 cup(s) dark raisins or currants
1/4 cup(s) white wine or enough to cover raisins (not cooking wine)
2 - large handfuls french bread crumbs, crusts removed, about 1/4 of a 1 lb. loaf
1/2 stick(s) butter
1/8 teaspoon(s) powdered cinnamon
1 cup(s) milk
2 - eggs
1/3 cup(s) white sugar
1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) white sugar
3 - egg yolks, discard whites
2/3 cup(s) white wine
1/4 teaspoon(s) lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small dish, soak the raisins in wine for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Saute the apples in about 3 tablespoons butter, tossing from time to time, until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Toast the breadcrumbs in the remaining butter (adding more butter if necessary) over very low heat, stirring regularly, until they are uniformly golden and crisp.
  • Spread the crumbs in the bottom of a lightly buttered 8"x12" baking dish. Arrange the apples on the bed of crumbs. Drain the raisins and sprinkle on top of the applies. Sprinkle cinnamon lightly over all.
  • Whisk together the milk, 2 eggs, 1/3 c. sugar, and salt, and pour slowly over the apples. Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  • For the sauce, whisk together the last four ingredients in the top of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Serve warm, topping each individual serving with a spoonful or two of the sauce. Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

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