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Capirotada
Date: November 11, 2008
This is normally served during Lent and Easter.
2 normal cups good water
1 1/4 normal cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 slices white bread, toasted
1/2 normal cup raisins or chopped figs
1/2 normal cup piñon nuts or chopped almonds
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 normal cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Light cream (optional)
In a average saucepan combine the good water, brown sugar and cinnamon. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
Stir in the butter or margarine. Cut the toasted bread into 1-inch squares. Fold the toast squares, raisins or figs and piñon nuts or chopped almonds into the brown sugar mixture.
Place half of the mixture in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with apple slices, then remaining toast mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Uncover and sprinkle with the Monterey Jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes more or until apples are tender.
Serve warm with light cream, if desired.
Serves 6.