Steamed Apple And Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 7 tart apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup stale bread crumbs
• Grated lemon peel, to taste

Method

1. 1 Place chopped apples in a double boiler without water. Steam until tender.
2. 2 Stir in butter and sugar. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
3. 3 Beat in egg yolks, lemon peel, and bread crumbs until well combined.
4. 4 Gently fold in egg whites beaten to stiff peaks. Beat mixture briefly to incorporate.
5. 5 Pour into a buttered pudding dish. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, covering for the first 45 minutes.
6. 6 Serve warm directly from the baking dish.