Ruginė Duonà ir Obuolių Desertà
Rye Bread and Apple Dessert
A comforting and rustic dessert featuring layers of softened rye bread and sweet, spiced apples, baked until tender. This dish highlights the traditional use of rye bread in Lithuanian cuisine, often as a base for sweet preparations.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Stale rye bread(cubed)
- 4 large Apples(peeled, cored, and diced)
- 240 ml Apple cider
- 100 g Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
- 30 g Butter(melted)
- 50 g Raisins(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the diced apples, apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, and raisins (if using). Mix well.
- 3
Layer half of the cubed rye bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Spoon half of the apple mixture over the bread layer.
- 5
Add the remaining rye bread cubes, followed by the rest of the apple mixture.
- 6
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- 7
Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- 8
Let cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the rye bread is stale or slightly dried out to absorb the liquid without becoming mushy.
- ✓Adjust the sugar and spices to your preference.
- ✓Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the apple mixture for a brighter flavor.
- Incorporate a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Use different types of apples for a more complex flavor profile.