Slow Cooked Winter Bread Pudding with Dried Pears Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Winter Bread Pudding with Dried Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf (about 1 pound) whole-wheat multi-grain bread, preferably stale, cut into large cubes (about 6 cups); 1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half; 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 12 ounces dried pears or a combination of pears and apricots, chopped; 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon mixed together; 1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted; Whipped cream or yogurt

Servings: persons

1 loaf (about 1 pound) whole-wheat multi-grain bread, preferably stale, cut into large cubes (about 6 cups)
1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
12 ounces dried pears or a combination of pears and apricots, chopped
1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon mixed together
1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted
Whipped cream or yogurt

1
If bread is not stale: Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes out on a baking sheet and cook until toasted, about 10 minutes.
2
Whisk the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, whiskey, vanilla, salt and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
3
Toss bread cubes and dried fruit together and place into the slow cooker.
4
Pour custard over top and press down lightly until all bread is covered with custard.
5
Cover and cook on LOW until pudding puffs and is just set, about 3 1/2 hours.
6
Remove insert from the slow cooker and cool on a rack, about 20 minutes.
7
Spoon pudding into large cups or bowls and sprinkle each serving with cinnamon sugar, and toasted nuts.
8
Top with whipped cream or yogurt, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf (about 1 pound) whole-wheat multi-grain bread, preferably stale, cut into large cubes (about 6 cups), 1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half, 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Winter Bread Pudding with Dried Pears 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.

Slow Cooked Winter Bread Pudding with Dried Pears

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