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Pear Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce Recipe

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This Pear Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce is a comforting American dessert featuring soft raisin English muffins, warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and ripe pears, all bathed in a rich custard and baked to golden perfection. Finished with a drizzle of luscious caramel sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s a tender, flavorful treat perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding

  • 1 package Raisin English Muffins
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • Zest of 1 orange (about 1-2 tbsp)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 whole eggs

For Serving

  • 1 jar Caramel Sauce (we use Trader Joe's or Harry & David)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Toast Muffin Cubes: Cut the raisin English muffins into 1-inch cubes. Lightly toast them in the oven or in a toaster until just crisp. Set aside to cool.
  3. Make Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, egg yolks, whole eggs, cinnamon, cardamom, orange zest, and sugar. Whisk well to fully incorporate the ingredients.
  4. Add Pears and Muffins: Fold the diced pears gently into the custard mixture, then add the toasted muffin cubes. Allow the bread cubes to soak up the custard for several minutes so they become fully saturated.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to coat the base.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the soaked bread and pear mixture evenly into the buttered baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and while still warm, dust the bread pudding lightly with powdered sugar. Warm the caramel sauce gently and drizzle over the pudding or individual servings. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe originally posted in December 2017.
  • Using raisin English muffins adds natural sweetness and texture, but regular English muffins or brioche can be substituted.
  • Allowing the bread mixture to soak ensures a moist, custardy texture.
  • For an extra touch, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the custard mixture.
  • Warm the caramel sauce gently to make drizzling easier and to avoid clumping.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/pear-bread-pudding-with-caramel-sauce-recipe/