ALSATIAN PEAR KUGEL WITH PRUNE COMPOTE (JOAN NATHAN)
This sweet & savoury bread pudding has sautéed onions, pears, prunes, and a compote on top and it's absolutely delicious and very easy to make. The recipe is from Joan Nathan's fabulous new cookbook, "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France". Note: You can make this kugel using only prunes or plums in place of the pears, and use them in the sauce as well.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Pears
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F, and grease a 9-inch springform pan with 2 Tbs. of the oil. Peel pears and cut all but one of them into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat remaining 3 Tbs. of the oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Lightly sauté onions until they are translucent. Remove from heat, salt lightly and allow them to cool slightly.
- Soak bread for a few seconds in lukewarm water, and squeeze dry. Put in large bowl and, using wooden spoon or spatula, mix with 1⁄4 cup of the sugar and the butter or parve margarine. Stir in eggs, onions and half of the diced pears, setting aside remaining pears for the sauce.
- Pour batter into the springform pan, and bake for 1 1⁄2 to 1 3⁄4 hours.
- While the kugel is cooking, make the sauce. In a heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat, put 1 cup water, the remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar, the prunes, cinnamon, lemon juice and the remaining diced pears. Cook this compote mixture uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Finely grate the reserved whole pear and stir it into the cooked compote.
- When the kugel is done, remove from oven and set on a rack to cool for about 20 minutes. Unmold from the pan onto a serving platter, and spoon half of the compote over it. Serve the remaining compote on the side.
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Charlie Clark
[email protected]This kugel was delicious! I loved the combination of pears and prunes. The kugel was also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ntando Majoro
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The kugel is moist and flavorful, and the prune compote is the perfect finishing touch. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Ghazanfar Baloch
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the result was a delicious kugel. The pears gave it a nice sweetness and the prunes added a bit of tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Lawrence Success
[email protected]I made this kugel for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The kugel was moist and flavorful, and the prune compote was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Rebecca Mullins
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The kugel was moist and flavorful, and the prune compote was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
DoraTheExplorer
[email protected]This kugel was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I think I would try using less sugar next time. The prune compote was delicious, though.
Joel Smith
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family and friends. The kugel was light and fluffy, and the prune compote was a delicious addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful dessert.
Loreal Jackson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of kugel, but this recipe changed my mind. The pears and prunes added a wonderful flavor and texture that made it irresistible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Rachel Damalerio
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow and the result was a moist and flavorful kugel. The prune compote was the perfect accompaniment, adding a touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.
jisan rana
[email protected]This Alsatian Pear Kugel was absolutely delicious! It had a sweet and tangy flavor that everyone at the table loved. I especially enjoyed the prune compote, which added a nice tartness to the dish. It was a bit more work than I expected, but it was d