Sweet Apricot Canederli

I can guide you through the preparation of Sweet Apricot Canederli, a variant of the traditional Trentino Canederli, which are usually savory. This sweet version is an innovative way of enjoying this dish. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 250 g of stale bread
• 100 g of dried apricots
• 250 ml of milk
• 2 eggs
• 50 g of sugar
• 1 sachet of vanillin
• A pinch of salt
• Flour, as needed
• Butter, as needed
• Powdered sugar, as needed for garnish

Preparation

1. Cut the stale bread into cubes and place it in a large bowl.
2. Heat the milk without bringing it to a boil and pour it over the bread. Allow the bread to soften for about 15 minutes.
3. In the meantime, chop the dried apricots into small pieces.
4. Add the eggs, sugar, vanillin, and a pinch of salt to the soaked bread. Mix well with your hands to combine the ingredients.
5. Incorporate the chopped dried apricots into the mixture.
6. If the mixture is too moist, add a bit of flour until you reach a malleable consistency that does not stick to your hands.
7. Form walnut-sized balls from the mixture, making sure they are compact.
8. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the Sweet Canederli for about 15-20 minutes, or until they float.
9. Meanwhile, melt some butter in a pan.
10. Once the Canederli are ready, remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and roll them in the melted butter to give them a light golden color.
11. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar.

This is a simple and tasty recipe that can be served as a dessert or as a unique course for a substantial snack. The vanilla adds a touch of sweet aroma that pairs perfectly with the dried fruit.

Enjoy your meal!