Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding

By cprzybyl

Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 210, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 149mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 7g, Carbs: 31g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Protein: 7g
Carb Choices: 2

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 h 35 mins
Rest Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 2 h 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup(s) milk, lowfat (1%) 4 large egg(s) 1/2 cup(s) sugar, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh 4 cup(s) bread, whole-wheat countr

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, until steaming, 4 to 6 minutes.


2. Whisk eggs in a large bowl until blended; gradually whisk in 1/4 cup sugar. Slowly whisk in the hot milk until blended. Whisk in vanilla, lemon zest and nutmeg.


3. Add bread and raisins (or currants) to the milk mixture; gently fold together. Press down lightly with the back of a large spoon. Cover and set aside at room temperature.


4. Butter the bottom and sides of a round 2-quart baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter. Preheat oven to 350°F. Put a kettle of water on to boil.


5. Cut each pear half lengthwise into 4 slices. Place in a medium bowl and toss with lemon juice.


6. Heat a medium skillet over low heat until hot. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and swirl until just melted and the foam subsides. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup sugar over the melted butter.

7. Arrange the pear slices on their sides in the pan in an even layer. Increase the heat to medium-low and,