Refreshing Apple Tapioca Pudding

Submitted by Boomette

"This recipe comes from a magazine from Quebec. It's healthy. In the cooking time, I included the 2 hours in the fridge. I tried it last week and liked it a lot. I used homemade applesauce (unsweetened). I used more cinnamon and omitted the nutmeg. I guess splenda would be great instead of brown sugar to make it healthier. And I used 1% fat milk."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1 cup applesauce

directions

1. Put the 6 first ingredients in a casserole.
2. Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes or until it thickens.
3. Let cool to room temperature.
4. Add the applesauce and whisk.
5. Put in indivudual dessert dishes and put in the fridge at least 2 hours.
6. Serve cold, with a slice of apple as a garnish.
7. It's important to stir constantly if you don't want your tapioca to stick together.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I like tapioca pudding, no questions asked, so this was a given ~ OUTSTANDING! Did use chunky applesauce, as that's normally the only kind I buy or make, & this all came together so quickly! Great tasting whether warm or cold! Thanks for a keeper of a recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Zaar Stars Recipe Tag]

 

[Shuzbud]

An absolute 5 star dessert! I love tapioca and this is a great way to make it healthier! I haven't been having many desserts since starting weight watchers but this is going to become a regular! I used Splenda brown sugar blend and loved the cinnamon and nutmeg so added more than a pinch. I also served it warm and loved it that way. Thanks Boomie!

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

this is delicious with a few amount adjustments we enjoyed this, I will have to start using my quick-cooking tapioca for more that pies lol! thanks for sharing Booms!

 

[Lindas Busy Kitchen]

I made my own applesauce for this recipe as I like mine chunky and sweet. I used 1 lg. apple peeled and cut into small chunks. When I cooked the apples I added 1/2 c. brown sugar and about 1/2 c. of water along with a dash of nutmeg and about 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. I let it cook on med-high until apples were soft and tender, about 20 mins., then added 1 c. sugar free applesauce and mixed well. I doubled the tapioca and other ingredients. For the 2 c. milk, I used 1 c. half and half and 1 c. water mixed. It took about 25 mins. to thicken enough, not as the recipe states. After it cooled in the fridge for a couple of hrs., I added a dollop of whipped cream and was in heaven! Excellent recipe Boomette, and it will be made often in my house. One of the best recipes I have made on Zaar as a matter of fact! Made for Zaar Stars Tag Game.

 

[lauralie41]

I love tapioca and the addition of the applesauce is very good. Used skim milk and fresh grated nutmeg. This would be wonderful this fall served warm on a chilly day. Thank you Boomette for posting this recipe, will be making again soon.