Creamy “I can’t believe it’s not rice” Pudding

serves:
4-6

ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked whole white buckwheat groats
  • 1 cup grated apple (cored but not peeled)
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup honey (preferably clover or other mild honey)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • Grating or two of fresh nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp. dark rum (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dairy sour cream Whipped cream and chopped nuts or fresh fruit, for garnish
  • directions
  • Follow cooking instructions on the box for foolproof fluffy formula #2, using water as the cooking liquid and omitting salt and pepper.
  • Beat together eggs, milk and honey until well-blended; add vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon peel, nutmeg and rum.
  • In a large bowl, combine groats, apple, raisins and milk-egg mixture; mix thoroughly. Spread pudding into buttered 8-inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool 15 minutes, then stir in sour cream.
  • Serve warm or cold, garnished with whipped cream and chopped nuts and/or fresh fruit.
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