... extract. We stayed at a lovely bed & breakfast that had awesome scones & inventive egg dishes both mornings we were there. This almost looks like it would be similar to bread pudding, which is heavily stuff. Cook 1 minute. Poach the fruit until tender, about 12 minutes for dried, 5 minutes for fresh. My swordfish and Eric’s mushroom ravioli were both superb, but the pièce de résistence was the Apricot Bread Pudding. We didn’t get the recipe or even complement the chef, but every so often over the years, I would try to recreate that pudding. I love moist, rich cakes, so my preference leans towards the first version, though I do love both. Neither of these cakes is sweetened with sugar, but with fruit (apples as well as apricots) and with Baobab powder (from the African Baobab tree) or with Lucuma powder, which is from a similar South American fruit. I hope to try one of these very soon. If fresh apricots are plentiful where you live, you could use them instead of dried, and there is no need to boil them first. A bit of the caramelized liquid goes into the dish first. OPTIONAL STEP. These have no additives and are brown in colour. Aunt Maggie's German Kuchen. Pudding: 7 egg yolks; 1/3 cup sugar, plus additional for sprinkling; 2 cups milk; 2 cups cream; Grated … The apricot and honey glaze is the perfect compliment, adding some sweetness to the rich almond … Apricot-Almond Tart. ), Spread half the mixture over the base of an 18 cm ovenproof dish, Spread the rest of the cake mixture over the fruit and smooth out. Several changes later, we reached a station in what appeared to be the middle of nowhere and so we thought we had arrived in Filzbach. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C/160°C fan oven or gas mark 4. Whisk in the milk and the cream. In particular, according to the Australasian society of clinical immunology and allergy, sulphur can contribute to asthma or rhinitis. I love apricots and almonds, and I thought they would make a great combination for a bread pudding. This looks so yummy! Apricot-Nut-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake. If you don’t have access to either, you could use an extra apple (pureed and added to the cake mixture) or substitute agave syrup—or you could try it as it is. From Norway, we travelled on to Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany again, Austria and Switzerland. Cooking down the liquid from the apricots caramelizes it. Delicious recipe, Melovy. From Zurich, Filzbach is a fairly straightforward journey. It's like an absolutely delicious bread pudding, but less gooey since it's baked in a smaller muffin size. In a small saucepan, simmer the apricots in 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Drain the fruit, saving the liquid, and set the fruit aside to cool. Nobody at the station in Innsbruck had even heard of Filzbach, so we got on a train heading for Switzerland and crossed our fingers. I tried to make the recipe not too unhealthy, so … They may not look quite as pretty as apricots preserved with sulphur, but some people are allergic to it. I haven't written anything more about it, but you have given me an idea…. Add almond extract. Put the tea bag and the apricots into a heat proof bowl. Crystal Tatum from Georgia on June 23, 2012: Thank you so much for sharing a sugar free recipe! Preheat the oven to 375 °. sugar, apricots, peaches, almond extract Apricots and White Peaches in Verbena Syrup On dine chez Nanou water, caster sugar, verbena, peaches, apricots Caramelized Apricots with Whipped Cream, Cream Cheese and Spice Cookies Kooking Layer ½ of the bread cubes on the bottom. Awesome hub. Ingredients. We studied our map and hitched our backpacks onto our backs and set off up the mountain, glad to be off the hot and dusty trains and out in the sunshine. The truth is, I can’t remember, though the photo above suggests that yes, it was worth seeing. Nettlemere from Burnley, Lancashire, UK on June 23, 2012: I'm trying to work out whether to it would be easier to kidnap you to make you become my personal pudding and cake maker or to turn up on your doorstep pretending be a homeless waif in the hope that you might feed me lots of your puddings! Sprinkle with half the Marcy, did you miss the section on Baobob powder? Years ago, a friend and I went youth hostelling around Europe, travelling mainly by train, though first we hitched a ride across the North Sea on a lifeboat, landing in Norway. Add the orange zest, salt, vanilla and almond extracts, nutmeg and kirsch. Thanks Susan, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about the adventure. Return the poaching liquid to the saucepan and add the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Bread Pudding with Brandy Apricot Sauce. Wondering if I'd need to substitute something for it, if it's not found here. Serves: 12 Hands-on: 15 minutes Total: 1 hour 25 minutes Difficulty: Medium. Baobab contains 9.6 mg of iron per 100 grams, which is more than red meat or spinach. Made me laugh! I make this at home now (it’s very easy) and serve it just as they do in Merano, family-style, setting the steaming, gold-topped pudding set in the middle of the table, with a serving spoon and lots of plates. Bring to the boil. (Sorry to hear your Chinese dinner wasn't good.). Aunt Gladys' 4-Layer Strawberry Dessert. Sign in to Save Recipe. firm, crusty French bread (4 to 4 1/2 in. Ingredients. Thank you for sharing and enjoyed reading voted up and pinned. Glad you enjoyed the recipes and story and hope you enjoy the pudding if you make one. LawrenceS, thanks for your comment and for pinning! Apr 25, 2020 - This recipe is great on its own but even better when you can use leftover stale bread to make a sweet and decadent bread pudding with almonds and apricot. Amaretto bread pudding is a classic dessert. Austrian Jam Cookies. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden on top. The Naragansett Indians were the first inhabitants of the island and called it Manisses, which is translated to “Island of the Little God.” In 1614, a Dutch explorer sailed to the island and renamed it after himself. I love your travelling story and your easy step by step instructions and great photos. Step 4, Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. Both these powders are available in health food stores or on Amazon, with Lucuma probably easier to find. Thanks for sharing it. If it comes out clean the pudding is ready. If it is extremely stiff, add a little water. Savor every bite of this comforting, warm bread pudding served with a brandied apricot sauce. Sugar free dessert. Very interesting information about Baobab powder! 8 servings. Shop Ingredients. I recommend using unsulphured (sometimes spelled unsulfured) apricots. 1 ready-to-use vanilla wafer crumb crust (6 oz.) Apricot Bread Pudding with Almond Cream – Brooklyn Locavore Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then slip out of pan and let bread … Voted up! In a large bowl, beat the eggs and white sugar until incorporated. Serve it with some piping hot coffee and unwind in style! Pour over bread, pressing bread down until coated; let stand 40 minutes, occasionally pressing bread down to soak. I love almonds. Both are adaptions of recipes I found in recipe books, one now long out of print, the other in Rose Elliot’s Vegetarian Dishes from Around the World. Apricot Bread Pudding  (adapted from Chez Panisse Cafe Cookbook by Alice Waters), Yield: 8 servings  Prep Time: 25 minutes  Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes  Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes. It was quite a trip, and I'm glad you enjoyed reading that snippet. It is a little involved to execute but definitely worth the results! Aunt Florence's Apple Pie. This one is creamy and delicious with almond flavoring and jam. Spread over bread pudding. 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