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I was taught to soak grapenuts in hot water, but by soaking them in the scalded milk they didn't seem to all sink to the bottom of the pan. Either that or it was because I froze them in individual bags (1/2 c). I don't eat it as a cereal and a box was always too big to buy for occasional pudding. I loved this pudding. – Anonymous Review

Wonderful recipe. Just like I had at a local restaurant. I've been looking for its duplicate and I think I've found it! Try it and I'm sure you'll love it. I topped it with freshly whipped cream. Yummy – Reviewed by Maria DeLuca

The grapenut pudding is sweet and light. – Anonymous Review

This is a great recipe and will make this again and again....it is truly a five star good eatin' recipe. – Reviewed by chuck simon

This grapenut pudding should be called A Touch Of Heaven!!!!! – Reviewed by Denise Prevade

The recipe is so easy and tastes GREAT! – Anonymous Review

I grew up in New England and remember this as one of my favorite restaurant desserts and this recipe, warmed and topped with a touch of cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, brought back fond memories. I also substituted half the sugar with brown sugar and the flavor was rich and delicious...even better the next day! I now reside in Boise, Idaho, and can't wait to serve it to my friends here who have never tried it. – Reviewed by Deborah Fogel

I finally tried this recipe yesterday, October 16 2004. It was delicious. I will make it again, and will share it with all my friends. – Reviewed by robert & lucy leslie

Wonderful recipe. Doubles well. I like to use 1/2 teaspoon of maple extract in place of the vanilla. – Anonymous Review

This recipe is very good and very easy to make. – Anonymous Review

Loved this recipe--have shared it with others. – Anonymous Review

Baked it at 350 degrees F for one hour and it came out good. A favorite at Bill’s Truck Stop in Fairfield, Maine. – Anonymous Review

I made this using 4 small casserole dishes instead a 2 quart, thinking I could give some to a neighbor and father-in-law. I tested for doneness with the "knife inserted 1 inch" recommendation. It ended up in the trash instead. The grapenuts sunk to the bottom, and the custardy part wasn't all that remarkable. A waste of ingredients and time. – Reviewed by debbie osburn

I don't know what this other lady is talking about. Look at the reviews this pudding has received.... always good...I make this for my family all the time.....MMMMMMM good!!! Great Recipe. – Reviewed by Catherine Cabana

I think there is a typo in the recipe. Should be 1 teaspoon vanilla not 1 tablespoon. – Anonymous Review

Hi, as a Chef that used to make this recipe twice per week, let me give a trade secret here on the grapenuts. Heat the milk. Mix with the other ingredients, and place it into the pan -- hand feed the grapenuts at a slow handful pace evenly around the pan into the mixture. This will make the grapenuts come to the top. I don't know why but this always worked for me. – Reviewed by James Taylor

I know this recipe well, however the secret to having the grapenuts evenly distributed within the pudding was given to me by a 93-year-old friend a long time ago on Cape Cod, Mass. You MUST stir it TWICE within the first 20 minutes it is in the oven. – Anonymous Review

I did not care for this recipe. I think it was a waste of time and ingredients. – Reviewed by Carol Bellamy

I cannot understand how anyone would not like this recipe, if they followed it carefully. Unless they just don't like grapenut pudding, which of course is not the fault of the recipe. – Reviewed by geo whetstine

It was okay, but noone would eat it but me! – Anonymous Review

This is one of my all time favorites! My recipe calls for the same amount of sugar as Grapenuts and I also melt a tablespoon of butter in the scalded milk/grapenut mixture after I have removed it from the heat. YUMMY! – Reviewed by Katy Walker

I am from Maine, and can remember eating this in a restaurant, and loving it when I was young. I was thrilled when I came upon a recipe for it a few years back. I put 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 eggs, 3 cups milk, 1 cup grapenuts, and spinkle top with cinnamon. Stir twice before putting it in casserole. It's more grapenutty. Delicious! – Reviewed by Kathy Lambert

I have been cooking this pudding for the last 65 min and it still is not cooked. I suspect that the sugar amount is not correct. Most recipes I have looked up call for a cup of sugar. – Reviewed by Marianne Pacheco

1. 1 tablespoon of vanilla is the correct measure from the original recipe. 2. The milk does not need to be scalded unless it is raw ... just heated. 3.The grapenuts form the bottom crust of the pudding. 4. Baking: set the pan with the pudding in it, into another pan with water reaching about halfway up the pudding pan, this is important. 5. It takes about an hour and a half to set. – Anonymous Review

My recipe calls for soaking the grapenuts in butter while mixing the other ingredients. They always float..... – Anonymous Review