CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Cranberry Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Carol Junkins

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c fresh cranberries
1/2 c orange marmalade
4 slice unfrosted cinnamon bread, toasted
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c purchased caramel sauce or caramel ice cream topping, warmed
i have added a caramel sauce recipe below if you choose to make your own.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small saucepan combine cranberries orange marmalade and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8-10 min. or until cranberries pop, stirring constantly.
2. Meanwhile, cut bread into 1" pieces. Place in ungreased 8x8x2" baking pan.
3. In medium mixing bowl stir together eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Stir in cranberry mixture. Pour over bread in pan.
4. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with warm caramel sauce or ice cream topping. Serves 6
5. If you would rather make your own Carmel Sauce: CARAMEL SAUCE 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c sugar 1 Tbsp flour 1/2 c cream or half & half 1/2 c butter 1 tsp vanilla Caramel Sauce: Mix sugars and flour together in a saucepan. Add cream, butter and vanilla. Bring to a low Boil, and boil 2 minutes. Serve warm over Cranberry Bread pudding. The sauce keeps well..you can refrigerate, and warm sauce as needed.