This sweet side dish of spiced carrots and apples brightens the Passover dinner plate. Baked until crusty on top and tender within, it's also yummy enough to be an everyday dessert with a dollop of coconut yogurt, and it holds together well enough to slice into neat squares.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

Quinoa flakes. These act as the Passover-friendly binder, similar to how oats work in a crumble. Look for them near the hot cereals or in the gluten-free aisle.
Carrots and apples. Grate them by hand or with a food processor's grating disc to save time — a coarser grate gives more texture, while a fine grate makes for a smoother pudding.
Sweet Passover wine. Adds warmth and depth. Pomegranate juice or another no-sugar-added dark red juice works well as a substitute.
Warm spices. Cinnamon, ginger, and allspice or nutmeg give this pudding its cozy, holiday flavor — don't be shy with them, since the carrots and apples can otherwise taste one-note.
Raisins. Add pockets of concentrated sweetness throughout — golden raisins work just as well as dark ones.

Variations

Add nuts. A handful of chopped walnuts or pecans adds crunch, especially nice scattered over the top before baking.
Swap the dried fruit. Chopped dates or dried apricots work well in place of raisins.
Make it a dessert. Serve warm with a dollop of coconut yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Add citrus zest. A little orange or lemon zest brightens the flavor and cuts through the sweetness.
Add a touch more spice. A pinch of ground cloves alongside the other warm spices deepens the holiday flavor further.

Tips for the Best Carrot-Apple Pudding

Grate the carrots and apples finely. This helps the pudding hold together and bake evenly, rather than leaving large chunks that bake unevenly.
Let the quinoa flakes soak fully. Giving them time in the boiling water softens them so they blend seamlessly into the batter instead of staying gritty.
Cover for the first half of baking. This keeps the top from browning too quickly before the inside is set.
Let it cool before slicing. This helps the pudding hold its shape for clean slices instead of falling apart.
Grease the baking dish well. This pudding can stick as it bakes, so a generous coating of oil or margarine makes cleanup and serving much easier.

Make Ahead & Storage

This pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, tightly covered, and can be served cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated. It's a good make-ahead dish for a Seder, since it actually slices more cleanly once fully chilled.

How to Serve

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet side dish for a Passover Seder, or enjoy leftovers as a simple dessert with a dollop of coconut yogurt.

Recipe

Passover Carrot-Apple Pudding

5 from 4 votes

This sweet side dish of spiced carrots and apples brightens the Passover dinner plate. Baked until crusty, it's also yummy enough to be an everyday dessert with a dollop of coconut yogurt.

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

⅓ cup quinoa flakes
5 large carrots grated
2 medium apples peeled, cored, and grated
⅓ cup raisins
2 tablespoons safflower or other neutral vegetable oil
¼ cup sweet Passover wine or substitute pomegranate juice, or similar no-sugar dark red juice
¼ cup natural granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice or nutmeg

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350º F.
Combine the quinoa flakes with ⅔ cup boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Let stand while the other ingredients are being prepared.
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour in the quinoa flakes and mix well.
Pour into an oiled 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and crusty.
Let cool. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 8526IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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