Apple Pecan Bread Pudding

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Pecan Bread Pudding

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Crockpot
Breads Fish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup pecans -- coarsely chop
3 eggs
8 slices raisin bread -- diced
2 cups half & half or milk
2 medium apples -- green
1/4 cup bourbon or brandy
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
vanilla ice cream (opt.)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350~. Spread pecans in a shallow baking pan and bake unt
il golden, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place bread
cubes in a greased 3 qt. or larger slow cooker. Peel, core and thinly slice t
he apples. Mix lightly together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, add eggs and
mix well. Blend in half and half or milkand then stir in bourbon or brandy.
Lightly mix pecans with bread and apples. Pour egg mixture over bread. Drizz
le with butter. Cover and cook on low until apples are tender when pierced an
d custard is set; about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Let pudding stand, covered, for
about 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

From the recipe files of Carole Walberg



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