QUINCE BREAD PUDDING

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This is a nice variation on that staple, bread pudding. Golden raisins can be added to the quince mixture, or the pudding can be served with a rich cranberry sauce. If you cannot find quince, you can substitute 2 large good baking apples.

Provided by submrnfamily

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups day old bread cubes, from high quality white bread
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 ripe quinces
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
sugar
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs until creamy in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the cream, milk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Fold in the bread cubes and mix until well coated.
  • Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let sit for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and let set at room temperature for 1/2 hour to warm.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Peel, core, and slice the quinces.
  • Place the slices in a small bowl and add the sugar and lemon juice.
  • Toss until well coated.
  • Add the fruit to the bread mixture and mix gently until incorporated.
  • Place the mixture in a heavily buttered shallow 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Gently tap until smooth on top.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and dust with additional sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 10 minutes more or until the top of the pudding is golden brown and the edges are firm.
  • The center of the pudding will still be very soft but will firm up after standing.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.7, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 252.5, Sodium 287.6, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 24.6, Protein 8.9

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