Alsatian Pear Kugel With Prune Compote (Joan Nathan)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Alsatian Pear Kugel With Prune Compote recipe for a unique and flavorful dessert
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Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs ripe bosc pears
2 small onions , peeled and cut into 1-inch dice ( about 1/2 pound )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 loaf white bread ( about 7 ounces )
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons parve margarine , melted
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups pitted prunes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemon , juice of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
328
Sugar
40g
Fat
16g
Alsatian Pear Kugel with Prune Compote is a unique dessert that combines the flavors of sweet pears and tangy prune compote in a comforting and satisfying way. The dish is essentially a bread pudding made with ripe, juicy bosc pears and a traditional Alsatian crust. The resulting dish is sweet, nutty, and satisfying, without being too heavy or cloying. Prune compote provides a delicious contrast to the richness of the dish, making for a well-rounded and satisfying dessert that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2.In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pears and cook until they start to brown, stirring occasionally.
3.Add the onions and salt to the skillet with the pears. Cook until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
4.Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
5.In a large mixing bowl, mix together the sugar, butter or margarine, and eggs. Add the bread cubes, pears, and onions to the bowl and mix well.
6.Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
7.Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

PROS

This unique dessert is flavorful and a great way to enjoy fruit in a new way.
The prune compote adds a nice texture and tang to the dish.

CONS

The dish can be quite sweet, which may not appeal to everyone.
Additionally, the dish takes some time to prepare, although most of the time is passive while it bakes in the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pears and prunes in this dish provide a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Additionally, the dish is relatively low in fat, with only 16g per serving.

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