Traditional Irish Apple Barley Pudding Recipes

APPLE BARLEY PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring a kettle full of water to boil.
• Add the Barley and the apples.
• Cook until both begin to soften.
• Drain and blend the mixture in a blender or sieve.
• Cook the mixture after adding the sugar and lemon and boil again.
• Allow to cool and then chill for an hour.
• To serve, add a dollop of cream on top and maybe a dash of cinnamon.

TRADITIONAL IRISH APPLE BARLEY PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy pot, bring water and barley to a boil. Add sliced apples and simmer until barley and apples are soft, about 30 to 40 minutes.
• 2. Remove mixture from heat and place in a blender or food processor. Puree until nearly smooth.
• 3. Return mixture to the pot and stir in the 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon juice. Bring to a second boil and boil gently for about 5 minutes, until syrupy bubbles form. Remove from heat and cool at room temperature.
• 4. When cooled, transfer to another container and refrigerate until very cold.
• 5. When ready to serve, stir 2 Tbsp. cream into the pudding. For a fancier dessert, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 Tbsp. sugar and layer with pudding in parfait glasses.