New Year's 2007 Pear Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: New Year's 2007 Pear Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup golden raisin; ¼ cup rum (I used Black Seal, Mmmm); 1 lb pumpernickel bread, chopped into 2 inch chunks; 2 cups French bread, chopped into 1 inch chunks; 3 cups milk; 6 cups pears, peeled & chopped; ¼ cup butter; 1 cup raw sugar; 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream); 6 eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Heat milk to scalding in deep bowl & add pumpernickel chunks.
2
Let sit unil tepid.
3
Lift soaked pumpernickel & squeeze gently - place into a large casserole (make sure it will nest inside another casserole or pan so it can be in water bath to bake.
4
Save milk.
5
While pumpernickel is soaking, mix raisins & rum in a 1 cup container & microwave in high for 1 minute.
6
Let cool.
7
Saute pears 5 minutes over medium high heat in 1/4 cup butter & 1/2 cup sugar until liquid is syrupy.
8
Let cool.
9
Separate pears from syrup - save syrup.
10
Add French bread, pears & raisins with leftover rum to soaked pumpernickel & toss lightly.
11
Sprinkle rest of sugar onto bread & pear mixture.
12
Mix milk, cream & beaten eggs with vanilla.
13
Pour over bread & pear mixture & mix lightly.
14
Set casserole in pan of hot water & place in preheated 325F oven for 1 hour or until set.
15
(or until fireworks used up).
16
Spoon some of pear syrup over each serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup golden raisin, ¼ cup rum (I used Black Seal, Mmmm), 1 lb pumpernickel bread, chopped into 2 inch chunks, 2 cups French bread, chopped into 1 inch chunks, and more.

Yes, New Year's 2007 Pear Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New Year's 2007 Pear Bread Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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