Cinnamon Raisin Apple Indian Pudding Food

CINNAMON-RAISIN RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring the rice, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and 3 1/2 cups of the milk to a simmer in a medium saucepot set over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just tender, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the sugar, vanilla, egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup milk in a medium bowl until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly add about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolk mixture until smooth and then whisk back into the pot. Stir in the raisins.
• Simmer the pudding, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools. Remove and discard the pieces of cinnamon stick.
• Pour the pudding into a bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate, if desired. Serve at room temperature or cold, sprinkled with freshly ground cinnamon.

MY BEST AND EASY INDIAN PUDDING

Steps:

• Using a non stick (or heavy bottomed) sauce pan add milk and heat on medium heat until nearly bubbling at the edges and steaming.
• Slowly whisk in the meal and whisk slowly until the meal is suspended in the milk, meaning none hanging out at the bottom of the pot. Continue whisking off and on until it reaches a medium thick hot cereal consistency. Again you *can* walk away and whisk every 5 minutes or so.
• Turn stove to low heat and continue to whisk off and on while it thickens. No need to be afraid. I have left it unattended for over 10 minutes and it will not scorch, lump or stick.
• When it reaches 'thick hot cereal' stage, stir in remaining ingredients. I usually whisk. Mix well to combine evenly.
• Leave pudding on low, stirring/whisking occasionally until thickened a bit more; 10-15 minutes approximately.
• Turn off heat and let the pan sit until it has cooled down half way, then cover with the lid and let it 'set.' Times will vary with setting. Last night it was 15 minutes or so and in 2 hours I could upturn the pan. Refrigerate and reheat gently; I use the microwave for individual servings.
• I used the high end of the cook time and will depend on your corn meal, heat of stove, etc -- I have seen many recipes making this pudding appear scary; stand at stove and never stop whisking the entire time. Fiddley sticks!

CINNAMON RAISIN APPLE INDIAN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray six 6-ounce custard cups; place in a shallow baking pan. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups milk just until boiling. In a bowl, combine cornmeal and remaining 1/2 cup milk; whisk into hot milk. Cook and stir until boiling. Reduce heat. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• In a bowl, beat egg; slowly stir in hot mixture. Stir in apple and raisins. Divide among prepared cups. Bake about 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm. OR, it's also good reheated in the microwave after a day or two- it keeps really well in the fridge. I like it with a dallop of vanilla low-fat yogurt or ice cream.

APPLE-CINNAMON BREAD PUDDING WITH GINGER ALE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, rum extract, salt, and brown sugar. Stir in raisin bread, pie filling, raisins, and oatmeal packets until bread cubes are moist. Spray a 9 by 12-inch baking dish with the pan spray and pour the mixture into the dish. Set aside for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake pudding until it has risen, browned, and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes.
• For sauce: combine all ingredients in a bowl and blend with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Serve bread with a dollop of sauce. Cover and chill until ready to use.

CINNAMON-RAISIN BREAD PUDDING WITH APPLES (W/ VEGAN OPTIONS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In large bowl, beat together milk, vanilla, sugars, and eggs.
• Tear bread into 1 inch pieces and stir into liquid mixture.
• Stir in the apples.
• Pour the batter into an 8x8 baking dish.
• To make a water bath (this is an easy way to ensure even cooking), take a slightly larger pan and pour hot water into it. Place the 8x8 pan into the water bath (water should rise halfway up the pan).
• Bake 45 to 55 minutes until pudding sets (mine was the consistency of thick eggnog), and the top is light brown and a bit crunchy.

CINNAMON APPLE RAISIN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Combine raisins, dried apples and apple brandy in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 minute; cool. Combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon rind, melted butter, 1/2 tsp salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in bread cubes and raisin mixture. let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Pour bread mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake a 325 for 50 minutes or until set. Serve Warm.

APPLE CINNAMON RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a deep pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, half of the sugar, the cinnamon and salt. Cook, stirring, until apples are softened (about 5 minutes). Remove the apples to a bowl.
• Put the pan back on medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and sugar.
• Whisk the flour into the milk and slowly stir into the rice. Heat until steaming, stirring often.
• Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes (until rice is very tender). Make sure you stir occasionally.
• Stir in the apples and vanilla. Cool slightly and serve, or chill, and serve cold (the pudding thickens more as it cools). Sprinkle with added cinnamon, if desired.

APPLE AND CINNAMON SPONGE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan forced).
• Grease a 2 litre (8 cup) ovenproof dish.
• Combine apple, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a large saucepan over moderate heat and cover and bring to the boil and then reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until just tender.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Using an electric mixer, beat eggs in a medium bowl for 5 minutes or until thick and pale, gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar beating well after each addition until sugar is dissolved and then beat in vanilla.
• Sift flour over egg mixture and then using a large spoon, fold until just combined, take care not to over mix.
• Spoon HOT apple mix over base of prepared dish and then pour sponge batter over fruit mix.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until sponge is risen, golden and springs back when lightly touched.
• Dust with icing sugar and serve at once with custard or ice cream.