🍏🔥 Máglyarakás – Hungarian Apple Bread Pudding 🇭🇺✨
For the Apple Layer:
✔ 3 large apples, peeled and grated 🍏 ✔ 2 tbsp sugar ❄ ✔ 1 tsp cinnamon 🌿 ✔ ½ cup ground walnuts or raisins (optional) 🌰
For the Meringue:
✔ 3 egg whites 🥚 ✔ 3 tbsp sugar ❄ ✔ ½ tsp lemon juice 🍋
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Bread Layer
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Slice the day-old bread rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.
Pour the mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they soak up the liquid.
2️⃣ Add the Apple Layer
Mix the grated apples with sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts/raisins (if using).
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the soaked bread.
Bake for 25 minutes, until the apples are softened.
3️⃣ Make the Meringue
Beat egg whites with lemon juice until frothy.
Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4️⃣ Final Baking
Spread the meringue over the baked apple layer.
Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the meringue is golden brown.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
✔ Add extra flavor – Drizzle with apricot jam before adding the meringue! 🍑 ✔ Make it boozy – Sprinkle with rum-soaked raisins for a richer taste. 🍷 ✔ Go nutty – Add crushed almonds or walnuts for crunch! 🌰
🔥 Máglyarakás is best served warm – soft, crispy, and absolutely delicious! Have you ever tried this Hungarian classic? Let me know! 😊👇
