Recipe: Apple Panettone Pudding

As if Panettone weren't tasty enough on its own...

A 250g   Panetonne, Crusts lightly Trimmed

B 500ml  Milk

      250ml  Whipping Cream

C 3  Eggs

      3  Yolks

      80g  Sugar

      15ml  Vanilla

      5 ml  Lemon Zest

D 30 ml  Dried Cranberries

      45 ml  Rum

E 1  Apple Large, Peeled 5mm dice

      30 ml  Sugar

      good pinch Nutmeg and Cinnamon

F 30 ml  Butter

METHOD

         1. Dice (A) into 1cm cubes, place in a large bowl.

         2. Combine (B) and scald over medium heat.

         3. Combine (C) and whip until smooth.

         4. Slowly stir in (B).

         5. Add (A), fold in gently, let stand 5 minutes.

         6. Combine (D), bring to a simmer, cool briefly, add to (A).

         7. Combine (E) in a bowl.

         8. Heat a larger sauté pan on high heat.

         9. Add (E), sauté quickly to caramelize the apples, lightly golden, add to (A).

        10. Butter a 1.5L casserole or soufflé dish, gently, add the pudding.

        11. Bake in 350F  (175 C) oven for up to one hour, it should be golden & spring back when touched.

        12. Serve warm with custard sauce, lingonberry or cloudberry preserves.