Pear Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Pear Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large, ripe but firm Comice pears, peeled, cored and sliced; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 cups milk; Pinch of salt; 5 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup dark rum; 4 cups dried whole wheat bread in 1/2-inch cubes; 6 sprigs fresh mint for garnish; Whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

3 large, ripe but firm Comice pears, peeled, cored and sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups milk
Pinch of salt
5 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark rum
4 cups dried whole wheat bread in 1/2-inch cubes
6 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
Whipped cream (optional)

1
Toss the pear slices with the lemon juice; then, place them in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon each of the cinnamon and nutmeg, and the wine.
2
Cook over medium heat until wine is reduced so it just coats the pears.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
4
Scald the milk in a saucepan.
5
Remove from the heat, and stir in the remaining sugar and the salt.
6
Mix the eggs with the vanilla, rum and remaining cinnamon and nutmeg, and gradually whisk into the milk.
7
Place the bread cubes in an 8-inch-square baking pan 2 inches deep.
8
Pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down so it absorbs the liquid.
9
Place the baking pan in another pan.
10
Add boiling water to come halfway up the sides.
11
Bake 20 minutes.
12
Spread the pear mixture over the top, return to the oven and bake 20 minutes longer.
13
Cool on a rack about 30 minutes, but serve warm.
14
Garnish each serving with a sprig of mint and, if desired, serve with whipped cream.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large, ripe but firm Comice pears, peeled, cored and sliced, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Pear Bread Pudding

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