Capirotada (Bread Pudding) Recipe

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Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
6 slices toast
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pine nuts OR chopped almonds
2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (2 cups)
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese(2 oz.)

Directions:

In medium saucepan bring the water, brown sugar, and cinnamon to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes. Stir in butter. Cut toast in 1-inch pieces; fold into the sugar mixture along with raisins and nuts.

Place half of the mixture in bottom of 8x8x2-inch square baking dish, top with apples, then remaining toast mixture. Cover and bake in 350 degree F. oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes more or till apples are tender. Serve warm with light cream, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: B.H.&G. Mexican Cookbook
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Capirotada (Bread Pudding)


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