Baked Apple Bread Pudding With Sherry Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 8-10 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated white bread
• 6 egg yolks
• 4 egg whites, beaten lightly
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp brandy or sherry
• 4 tbsp clarified butter
• Sugar to taste
• Sack (sherry), sugar, and melted butter for serving

Method

1. 1 Place apple slices in a small amount of water and stew gently until tender. Drain well.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine grated bread, beaten egg yolks, beaten egg whites, cream, brandy, and clarified butter. Mix well.
3. 3 Fold in the stewed apples and sugar to taste. Beat the mixture lightly until combined.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into greased tea cups or ramekins. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for a short time until set.
5. 5 Remove from cups and serve immediately with a sauce of sherry, sugar, and melted butter.