1     Tablespoon unsalted Butter
¼    cup plus 4½ teaspoons Granulated Sugar
5     large Eggs
2     cups Heavy Cream
¼    cup packed Light Brown Sugar�
¾    cup Pure Maple Syrup
½    teaspoon Vanilla
1     cup Pecan pieces, toasted lightly
⅓    cup Fresh Orange Juice
2     Tablespoons Brandy
½    teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
⅛    teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
5     cups ½ inch cubed day old White Bread

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9” square baking dish with the butter and dust with 4½ teaspoons sugar. Whisk together eggs, cream, remaining sugar, syrup and spices. Add other ingredients, except bread, and mix until well blended. Add the diced bread cubes, mix and let set for one hour to soak. Pour into prepared pan and bake until pudding is set and golden brown, about one hour. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. To serve, cut into pieces. This goes very well with grilled lamb chops or roast pork.

Bon Appétit!

8 Servings