The Mexican dessert, Capirotdada is full of texture and flavor. It has whipped cream and is rich with flavors. It serves as the Mexican version of bread pudding.
The dish is served warm and consists of apples, raisins, pecans, orange zest, cinnamon, brown sugar as well as a piloncillo syrup.
The dessert was originally meant for people to use up leftovers before they fasted for the lenten season. Original versions of the dessert consisted of only bread which were topped with raisins, nuts and baked with the piloncillo syrup.
However, these versions have been passed down through the generations and great new additions have been added. Each dish's flavoring continues to be adjusted until the finished product is full of amazing new flavors. These adjustments make the dessert an excellent one during the holiday season.
Here are specific measurements of the ingredients required for the making of a Capirotada from Susan Stewart at bellaonline.com. Click here to view the step-by-step details of the recipe.
Serves 4 to 6
1/2 cup dark brown sugar(packed)
1 1/2 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
8 1/2-inch thick slices French bread OR Mexican "bolillos", toasted
2 eggs, separated
Canola oil for frying
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds
Capirotada dishes can be found in Tucson at the Anita Street Market, located at 849 Anita Ave 85705. They can be reached by phone at (520)882-5280. Check out their website here.
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