Apple Cider Pudding Cake Food

SUNNY'S APPLE CIDER DONUT PUDDING

Steps:

• Place the donuts cut-side up on a baking sheet. Turn the oven to 350 degrees F and while it's preheating, place the baking sheet with the donuts inside to toast, flipping once after about 10 minutes. Continue to cook until lightly toasted on both sides, another 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet and continue to preheat the oven.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cranberries and 1 cup of the orange juice. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cranberries are plump, 10 to 15 minutes (the orange juice will reduce; that's just fine). Set aside.
• Cube 7 tablespoons of the butter. In a large bowl, add the pecans, flour, salt, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar and the cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, mix everything together until crumbly. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and egg yolks until well incorporated, less gritty and slightly lighter yellow in color. Add the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and whisk until everything is well blended. Slowly add the heavy cream while continuing to whisk, then whisk in the lemon juice and remaining 1 cup orange juice. Slowly add the simmered cranberries and orange juice.
• Butter the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Break the donuts into large chunks and add to the casserole dish. Pour half of the custard mixture over top, making sure to nestle the cranberries in the nooks and crannies. Press everything down into the custard and allow it to soak for 10 minutes. Pour the remaining custard over top. Remove the topping from the refrigerator and sprinkle evenly over the top.
• Bake until golden brown and bubbly around the edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Let sit 15 minutes before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

APPLE CIDER BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• In a very large bowl, combine bread cubes, apple cubes and raisins.
• In another large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and all spices until well combined. Wish in milk and apple cider, then pour mixture over the bread cubes. Toss gently with a spatula until cubes are evenly coated. Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
• Bake for about 50 minutes, until bread pudding is puffed and lightly browned, and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
• Cool for at least 15 minutes (pudding will sink slightly) before serving.
• Store leftovers covered, in the refrigerator.

CAROLYN'S APPLE PUDDING CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Slice apples, with or without the peel, to fill a casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon and water.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a small bowl or shaker, combine vanilla, egg, melted shortening and milk.
• Add to the flour mixture and beat until smooth, then pour over the apples.
• If desired, sprinkle with sugar cinnamon.
• Bake for 1 hour or until golden.
• Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

APPLE RAISIN PUDDING CAKE

Steps:

• Mix apples and 1 cup sugar together and let stand until sugar is dissolved.
• Add eggs and mix well.
• Sift together the 1 cup flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir into apple mixture.
• Add 1 cup walnuts, 3/4 cup raisins, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Pour into a greased 8x8 pan and bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
• While cake is baking, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons flour in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat until slightly thick and clear.
• Add butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 1/2 cup raisins and stir until butter is melted.
• Pour topping over hot baked cake while still in pan.

APPLE CIDER PUDDING CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place diced apples evenly on the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
• In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of melted butter and 1/4 cup of brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract, followed by maple syrup. Whisk in half of the flour mixture, followed by 1/2 cup of apple cider. Whisk in remaining flour mixture until no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Pour over apples and spread into an even layer.
• Sprinkle batter with remaining brown sugar. Pour remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter and 3/4 cup apple cider over the top of the cake. Do not mix.
• Bake cake for 35-40 minutes, until cake is set and deep golden brown at the edges, and filling is bubbling. Cool for 15 minutes before serving with a scoop of ice cream or a splash of warmed cream!