Irresistible Capirotada: A Sweet Escape into Tradition
Capirotada is a traditional Mexican bread pudding perfect for festive occasions, filled with flavors of cinnamon, piloncillo, and mixed ingredients.
Equipment
- - Baking dish
- Saucepan
- Oven
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 1-1½ loaves French Bread sliced into ¾ inch pieces
- 2 cups Water essential for the syrup
- 2 cones Piloncillo or brown sugar as a substitute
For the Syrup
- 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks for flavor
- 2 whole Cloves adds spice
For the Mix-Ins
- ½ cup Raisins for sweetness and texture
- ½ cup Pecan Pieces for nuttiness
- ¼-½ cup Shredded Coconut optional for extra flavor and texture
Instructions
How to Make Capirotada
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the French bread into ¾ inch pieces and spread them evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake the bread for about 15 minutes, until it turns lightly golden and toasted.
- Combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves in a saucepan. Heat over medium until melted and the syrup simmers for around 15 minutes.
- Layer half of the toasted bread into a 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle ¼ cup raisins, ¼ cup pecans, and half of the shredded coconut, then pour ¾ cup of the syrup on top.
- Repeat the layering process, saving ¼ cup of syrup for drizzling when serving.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the syrup to fully soak into your fluffy bread.
- Serve warm or cold, paired with coffee or milk.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with shredded coconut before serving.