Danish Applesauce Bread Crumb Pudding

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   Preheat oven to 325F.

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   In a large heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat and stir in bread crumbs.

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   Cook bread crumbs, stirring constantly and breaking up lumps, until golden, about 5 minutes.

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   In a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish layer 1 cup crumbs, 2 cups applesauce, and 1/2 cup preserves and repeat.

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   Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup crumbs on top and bake pudding in middle of oven 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

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   Pudding may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

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   Reheat pudding in a 325F.

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   oven before serving.

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   Garnish pudding with whipped cream and additional preserves.

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    Serve pudding warm with whipped cream.

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    Peel and core apples and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.

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    In a large heavy saucepan bring water, apples, and sugar to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and starting to fall apart, about 25 minutes.

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    Applesauce may be made 3 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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