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Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding

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Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of Cardamom Pear Bread Pudding, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the aromatic spice of cardamom with juicy pears. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, making it an ideal sweet treat for any occasion. The creamy custard base envelops tender bread and fresh fruit, creating a rich texture that melts in your mouth. Drizzle with homemade cardamom syrup for an extra burst of flavor, and watch this crowd-pleaser disappear in no time!

Ingredients

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  • 12 cups cubed French bread
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 pears (peeled and diced)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 oz apple juice (optional)
  • 2 tsp ground cardamom (divided)
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp raw turbinado sugar (optional)
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 10 cardamom pods
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • zest of 1 orange
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • pinch ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix cubed bread with melted butter, diced pears, brown sugar, apple juice (optional), and 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and salt until smooth. Pour this mixture over the bread and gently press down to soak.
  4. Transfer everything to a greased baking dish and bake for about 60 minutes until golden brown and set.
  5. For optional cardamom syrup, simmer cardamom pods with sugar, water, butter, orange juice, zest, salt, and pinch of ground cardamom until thickened.

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