spiced maple pumpkin bread pudding

By Unicorn1259

Ingredients

• 1 large day-old (at least) loaf of crusty bread or a baguette, torn or cubed
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup maple syrup or brown sugar
• 3 cups milk or half & half
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch salt
• 1 cup raisins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Put the torn bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour over the bread, add raisins and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

Pour the mixture into a large buttered casserole dish or individual ramekins; bake for 1 hour, or until puffed and golden. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream. Serves 6.