Grape Nut Pudding

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful and unique heritage dessert featuring lemon gelatin, crunchy grape nuts, walnuts, raisins, and prunes with warm spices. This comforting archived recipe offers a wonderful blend of textures and nostalgic flavors.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins0 mins4 hours8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Pudding mold or serving dish

Ingredients

Pudding Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 pkgLemon JelloGelatin dessert
1 3/4 C.Boiling WaterHot
3/4 C.Grape-NutsCereal
3/4 C.RaisinsPlumped
3/4 C.Walnut MeatsChopped
3/4 C.Stoned PrunesCooked and chopped
1/4 C.CitronDiced
1/2 tsp.CinnamonGround
1/4 tsp.ClovesGround
1 pinchSaltOptional

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Setting

  1. Dissolve the 1 pkg lemon jello in 1 3/4 C. boiling water in a large mixing bowl, stirring until completely dissolved.
  2. Stir in the 3/4 C. grape-nuts, 3/4 C. raisins, 3/4 C. walnut meats, 3/4 C. stoned prunes, 1/4 C. citron, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. cloves, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dish and chill in the refrigerator until fully set and firm to the touch.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator until chilled and set.


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