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["At least 2 hours ahead, make the compote of apricots: Bring 9 fl.oz.", "(about 1 cup) water to the boil and pour over the apricots in a heat-proof bowl.", "Leave to stand for about 30 minutes.", "Add the remaining ingredients, pour into a pan and bring to the boil.", "Simmer for about 10 minutes.", "Leave to cool and remove the vanilla and cinnamon.", "Preheat the oven to 375.", "Butter the bread and remove the crusts.", "Place one layer of bread on the base of a 10"" x 6"" x 2 1/2"" rectangular earthenware dish and cover with a layer of sultanas.", "Place the rest of the bread on top.", "Mix the cream, milk, eggs, and sugar, and pass through a sieve.", "Slice the vanilla pod down the centre and scrape out the seeds.", "Add to the custard mixture and pour over the bread.", "Allow to soak for 5 minutes.", "Place the dish in a bain-marie and cook in the oven for about 30 minutes.", "Remove and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.", "Preheat a hot grill (broiler).", "Dust the pudding with icing sugar and glaze under the grill until golden (if it starts to souffle, remove from the grill and let it cool a little longer before repeating the glazing process).", "Spread the top with the apricot jam and serve cut into wedges, with a quenelle (three-sided oval) of clotted cream (mold it with 2 tablespoons) and the compote of apricots.", "Spoon some English custard (creme anglaise) around the plate, if you like."]
