Currant Cardamom Bread Pudding
Description
A perfect holiday dish that is simple and delicious. Pairs well with a strong cup of black coffee and early morning solitude.
Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1/2 cup apple flavored syrup
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1/2 cup raw sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup half-and-half cream
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 (16 ounce) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
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1/2 cup dried currants
Directions
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Mix eggs, butter, apple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. together in a large bowl. Stir in half and half and milk. Place cubed bread and currants into a large baking dish. Stir in the egg mixture until bread is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.