Mexican bread pudding (capirotada)

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Brown sugar -- packed
1½ cup Water
2 tablespoons Margarine
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Orange peel -- grated
5 cups French bread slices --
Toasted and cubed
½ cup Almonds -- blanched
½ cup Raisins
1 Tart apples -- chopped
1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Use Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer. Heat brown sugar, water, margarine, cinnamon and orange peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Layer half the bread cubes, almonds, (or walnuts) raisins, apple and cheese into ungreased 1½-quart casserole; repeat. Pour hot syrup over top. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until syrup is absorbed, 30-40 minutes.

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