TRADITIONAL IRISH APPLE BARLEY PUDDING

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Back on the farm in Ireland this dish was a way to use up leftover apples after the harvest. I just happen to have some extra apples myself and while on the hunt for something to do with them, I found this interesting recipe. It only calls for five ingredients--what could be simpler? Recipe & photo: oneperfectbite.blogspot.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 c water
1/4 c pearl barley
1 1/2 lb tart apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c plus 1 tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
1 c heavy cream for beating - or - 2 tbsp. heavy cream to stir into pudding

Steps:

  • 1. In a heavy pot, bring water and barley to a boil. Add sliced apples and simmer until barley and apples are soft, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • 2. Remove mixture from heat and place in a blender or food processor. Puree until nearly smooth.
  • 3. Return mixture to the pot and stir in the 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon juice. Bring to a second boil and boil gently for about 5 minutes, until syrupy bubbles form. Remove from heat and cool at room temperature.
  • 4. When cooled, transfer to another container and refrigerate until very cold.
  • 5. When ready to serve, stir 2 Tbsp. cream into the pudding. For a fancier dessert, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 Tbsp. sugar and layer with pudding in parfait glasses.

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