Caramel Pear Bread Pudding

Caramel pear bread pudding combines tender pears, cinnamon custard, and brown sugar-soaked bread in an easy baked dessert ready in about an hour.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 45 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 6 cups bread cubes
• 4 pears
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with the butter. (about 5 min) — 350°F
2. Peel, core, and cut the pears into bite-size pieces. Place the pears and bread cubes in the prepared baking dish and toss gently to combine. (about 8 min)
3. Whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. (about 3 min)
4. Pour the custard evenly over the bread and pears, pressing the bread down lightly so it absorbs the liquid. Let stand for 15 minutes. (about 15 min)
5. Bake until the pudding is puffed, golden, and the center is set, 40 to 45 minutes. (about 45 min) — 350°F
6. Rest for 10 minutes before serving warm. (about 10 min)