Published: Apr 11, 2019 · Modified: Apr 11, 2019Jump to Recipe·Print RecipeTraditionally, capirotada is served during Lent and Easter time, and is made with the same ingredients every year…bread, cheese, prunes, and raisins. But let’s think about changing it up a bit this year, okay? Cherry Apricot Capirotada is a modern twist of a classic dessert.Capirotada Recipes have ChangedIn reality, capirotada has morphed quite a bit in its lifetime. Originally, it was a meat, potato and onion casserole that was made in Spain, but eventually it changed to a meatless casserole. The historical records that I have seen make the original version sound like shepherd’s pie, vastly different from the sweet dessert we enjoy today. My point is: don’t worry about changing the traditional recipe. It has already changed a lot over the years.Even though capirotada is essentially a bread pudding, you will notice that it does not contain any eggs. I have seen other variations of capirotada that include coconut...
