Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound bread (stale , 450 - 500 grams, cut into 1" cubes)
  • 2-3 amaretti cookies (crushed)
  • 2 cups milk (1%)
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 2 medium apples (cored and finely chopped)
  • 2 medium pears (cored and finely chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liquor (DiSaronno)
  • grated zest of 1 lemon

Instruction

  • Place cut-up bread and amaretti cookies in shallow pan.
  • Pour milk over top and allow to soak for about 1 hour. The milk will be completely absorbed by the bread and amaretti.
  • In the meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a small frying pan over low heat until golden brown. This should take a few minutes. Set aside.
  • Use non-stick spray to coat the inside of a 10 inch spring form pan.
  • Preheat oven to 400° F (200 °C). Place rack in the center of the oven.
  • Transfer bread mixture to food processor and blend together. Alternately, in a large bowl stir and mash the mixture with a fork, until you get a "mushy" consistency.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and combine with a wooden spoon.
  • Drop batter in the spring form pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes; lower heat to 325° F (170° C) and bake for another 45 minutes.
  • Cake is best served warm.