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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 4 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Pudding mold or serving dish
Ingredients
Pudding Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pkg | Lemon Jello | Gelatin dessert |
| 1 3/4 C. | Boiling Water | Hot |
| 3/4 C. | Grape-Nuts | Cereal |
| 3/4 C. | Raisins | Plumped |
| 3/4 C. | Walnut Meats | Chopped |
| 3/4 C. | Stoned Prunes | Cooked and chopped |
| 1/4 C. | Citron | Diced |
| 1/2 tsp. | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1/4 tsp. | Cloves | Ground |
| 1 pinch | Salt | Optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Setting
- Dissolve the 1 pkg lemon jello in 1 3/4 C. boiling water in a large mixing bowl, stirring until completely dissolved.
- 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.
- 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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