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Maple-Pecan Bread Pudding
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4 cups French bread cubes 3 eggs 1½ cups half-and-half or light cream ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel |
½ cup orange juice ½ cup maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup ½ tsp. whole allspice ¼ tsp. whole cloves 3 inches stick cinnamon 1/3 cup small pecan halves, toasted |
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Place bread cubes in a 15x10x1” baking pan. Bake in a 350° oven for
10-15 minutes or till toasted, stirring twice.
In a mixing bowl beat eggs; stir in half and half or light cream, sugar, vanilla, and orange peel just till combined. Divide bread cubes evenly among 4 individual 8- to 10-oz. Au gratin dishes or individual casseroles. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Bake in a 325° oven about 35 minutes or till a knife inserted near
center comes out clean. Cool slightly. |
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice, maple syrup,
allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover
and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove spices with slotted spoon. Simmer, uncovered, about 8 minutes more or till reduced to ½ cup. Stir in pecans. Cool slightly. Spoon sauce atop warm bread pudding. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. |
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