- 1 loaf STALE whole-wheat multi-grain bread, cut into large cubes (about 6 cups)
- 1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 12 ounces dried pears or a combination of pears and apricots, chopped
- TOPPING:
- 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon mixed together
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans, toasted
- Whipped cream or yogurt
1. Whisk the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, whiskey, vanilla, salt and nutmeg together in a large bowl.
2. Toss bread cubes and dried fruit together and place into the crock pot.
3. Pour custard over top and press down lightly until all bread is covered with custard.
4. Cover and cook on Low until pudding puffs and is just set, about 3 1/2 hours.
5. Remove insert from the crock pot and cool on a rack, about 20 minutes.
6. Spoon pudding into large cups or bowls and sprinkle each serving with cinnamon sugar, and toasted nuts.
7. Top with whipped cream, yogurt, or ice cream. (if desired)
Happy Crocking!
Love,
Crock Pot Girl
Jenn Bare is the Crock Pot Girl and a busy Wife and Mother who enjoys spending time with her family instead of slaving away in the kitchen. She is also the author of the "Get Crocked: The Definitive Guide to Crockpot Cooking" and founder of GetCrocked.com, named the "#1 Slow Cooking Website" on the Web by "All Women's Talk."
