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Bread is cubed and mixed with diced Ontario nectarine and pistachios in a casserole pan. Covered in a mixture of eggs, milk and cinnamon and topped with a pattern of halved nectarines and baked in the oven. Drizzle with a warm caramel sauce.

Prep Time1 hrCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

INGREDIENTS

 2 cups 2% milk
 ¾ cup butter, divided
 2 eggs
 ½ cup granulated sugar
 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
 ¼ tsp salt
 6 cups soft bread cubes
 4 Ontario nectarines, divided
 ¼ cup raw pistachios, chopped
 1 cup packed brown sugar
 ¼ cup 35% cream

DIRECTIONS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In medium sized saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.

2

Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt into butter mixture. In a large bowl, mix together bread cubes, two diced nectarines and pistachios. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into a greased deep round pan. Slice the remaining two nectarines and set in a circular pattern on top of the pudding, slightly pressing them into the pudding.

3

Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until set.

4

In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter and cream. Bring to a boil for one minute. Take off heat and serve warm with bread pudding.

Ingredients

 2 cups 2% milk
 ¾ cup butter, divided
 2 eggs
 ½ cup granulated sugar
 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
 ¼ tsp salt
 6 cups soft bread cubes
 4 Ontario nectarines, divided
 ¼ cup raw pistachios, chopped
 1 cup packed brown sugar
 ¼ cup 35% cream

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In medium sized saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.

2

Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt into butter mixture. In a large bowl, mix together bread cubes, two diced nectarines and pistachios. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into a greased deep round pan. Slice the remaining two nectarines and set in a circular pattern on top of the pudding, slightly pressing them into the pudding.

3

Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until set.

4

In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter and cream. Bring to a boil for one minute. Take off heat and serve warm with bread pudding.

Notes

Ontario Nectarine and Pistachio Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce