Pear Bread Pudding With Jack Daniels Sauce Recipe

Name: Pear Bread Pudding With Jack Daniels Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large loaf French bread, cubed and dried (overnight); 2 -3 semi ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced in bite sized pieces; ¼ cup dried cranberries (or Craisins); 2 cups white wine; 6 eggs; 1 ½ cups sugar (I use Turbinado or Brown); 2 pints half-and-half; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey; 1 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

1 large loaf French bread, cubed and dried (overnight)
2 -3 semi ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced in bite sized pieces
¼ cup dried cranberries (or Craisins)
2 cups white wine
6 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar (I use Turbinado or Brown)
2 pints half-and-half
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup Jack Daniels Whiskey
1 cup half-and-half

1
Place bread cubes in a lightly greased lasagna style baking dish.
2
In a sauce pan, poach pears in white wine until softened (10-15 minutes) then add dried cranberries and stir.
3
Remove from heat and allow cranberries to reconstitute in the white wine (5 minutes).
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, 1 1/2 C sugar, 2 pints Half and Half, salt and vanilla and mix until sugar is dissolved.
5
Pour egg mixture over torn bread cubes toss to coat evenly and allow to absorb (5 minutes).
6
Pour fruit mixture over bread and egg mixture and dot with 2 T of butter.
7
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
8
Sauce:.
9
Melt butter over medium high heat in a sauce pan.
10
Add brown sugar stirring constantly until sugar is melted and begins to bubble.
11
Add whiskey and bring to a slight boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
12
Reduce heat to medium and stir in half and half.
13
Continue to cook 2-3 minutes more over medium heat until slightly thickened (should have the consistency of hot fudge sauce) when ready.
14
Remove from heat and drizzle over individual servings of Bread Pudding.
15
Enjoy!

876

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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: 1 large loaf French bread, cubed and dried (overnight), 2 -3 semi ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced in bite sized pieces, ¼ cup dried cranberries (or Craisins), 2 cups white wine, and more.

Yes, Pear Bread Pudding With Jack Daniels Sauce 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!

Pear Bread Pudding With Jack Daniels Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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