Name: Danish Applesauce Bread Crumb Pudding
Ingredients: 3/4 Stick unsalted butter; (6 tablespoons); 12 sl Homemade-type white bread; ground fine in a; ; food processor; ; (about 2 1/2 cups); 4 c Homemade chunky applesauce; (recipe follows) or; ; bottled chunky; ; applesauce; 3 lb McIntosh apples; (about 8 large); 2/3 c Water; 1/2 c Sugar; 1 c Lingonberry preserves* or raspberry; ; preserves plus additional for garnish; Lightly sweetened whipped cream for; ; garnish and as an accompaniment

Pragmatism is another non-Christian philosophy that has found its way into the church. Since we can never know what is true or good, according to pragmatist philosophers, we should simply do “what works,” conceived of in material terms. This is an important strain of American philosophy, from the modernist John Dewey with his atheism and socialism to the postmodernist Richard Rorty with his relativism and leftist politics. Few Christians would agree with these philosophers if they listened to them, but simplified pragmatism can be heard constantly in church committee meetings, church-growth seminars, and books for pastors. “What works” — to increase church attendance, attract non-Christians, bring in more money, or achieve another goal — can trump all theological, historical, and biblical considerations.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Danish	February 19	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4		Stick unsalted butter; (6 tablespoons)
12	sl	Homemade-type white bread; ground fine in a
		; food processor
		; (about 2 1/2 cups)
4	c	Homemade chunky applesauce; (recipe follows) or
		; bottled chunky
		; applesauce
3	lb	McIntosh apples; (about 8 large)
2/3	c	Water
1/2	c	Sugar
1	c	Lingonberry preserves* or raspberry
		; preserves plus additional for garnish
		Lightly sweetened whipped cream for
		; garnish and as an accompaniment

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR APPLESAUCE
*available at specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets
Preheat oven to 325F.
In a large heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat and stir in bread
crumbs. Cook bread crumbs, stirring constantly and breaking up lumps, until
golden, about 5 minutes.
In a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish layer 1 cup crumbs, 2 cups applesauce, and
1/2 cup preserves and repeat. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup crumbs on top and
bake pudding in middle of oven 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Pudding may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Reheat
pudding in a 325F. oven before serving. Garnish pudding with whipped cream
and additional preserves.
Serve pudding warm with whipped cream.
To make chunky applesauce:
Peel and core apples and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. In a large heavy
saucepan bring water, apples, and sugar to a boil and simmer, stirring
occasionally, until apples are soft and starting to fall apart, about 25
minutes. Applesauce may be made 3 days in advance and kept covered and
chilled. Makes about 5 cups.
Serves 6.
Gourmet February 1994
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