2 c. apple juice
1 Tb. cornstarch
1/2 c. milk
1 whole large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 Tb. plus 1 1/2 tsps. sugar
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
In a saucepan, bring the juice to a boil, & boil it until it is reduced to about 3 Tbs. In a bowl, dissolve the cronstarch in 2 Tbs. milk, add the whole egg, the egg yolk, 1 Tb. sugar, allspice & a pinch of salt & whisk the mixture until it is combined well. In another saucepan, scald the cream & the remaining milk, add the milk mixture to the egg mixture in a stream, whisking, & whisk in the reduced apple juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly, & boil it, whisking, for 3 minutes. Transfer the pudding to a metal bowl set in a bowl of ice & cold water, stir it until thickened & cold & divide between 2 custard cups. In another bowl, stir together the remaining sugar & cinnamon & sprinkle over pudding. Serves 2.
Leave a comment