Summer Pudding

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Summer Pudding

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Blueberries Desserts
Fruit Raspberries
Strawberries

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pt strawberries
1 lemon
1 pt raspberries
1 pt blueberries
2/3 C sugar
1/8 tsp nutmeg
9 slices firm white bread

Halve strawberries. Pare yellow zest from lemon, leaving white pith
behind. In frying pan, combine berries, sugar, nutmeg, lemon zest and
1/3C water. Cook over medium heat til fruit is soft but still intact,
8-10min. Take from heat, let cool and remove lemon zest. Drain fruit,
reserving juice. Line 5cup bowl w/ plastic wrap. Trim crusts from bread.
Dip one side of each bread slice in juice and line bottom
and sides of prepared bowl, moistened side toward bowl. Cut bread as
needed
to fit. Pour in fruit. Top w/ remaining bread, trimming to fit. Brush
remaining juice over bread. Cover w/ plastic wrap and put a plate on top
that
fits into bowl. Add a weight, such as a 28oz can and refrigerate
overnight.
Turn pudding out onto a plate, cut in wedges and serve w/ whipped cream
if
desired.

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