Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 slice firm white sandwich bread with crust, coarsely ground in a food processor (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup bottled chunky applesauce
• Garnish: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Instructions

1. Heat butter in an 8-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook nuts and bread crumbs with a pinch of salt, stirring constantly, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Spoon applesauce into a goblet or other glass, then sprinkle with crumb mixture.