Drunken Brandy-Peach Bread Pudding

Name: Drunken Brandy-Peach Bread Pudding
Yield: serves 12 to 14 with leftovers
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 cups half-and-half or heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 large eggs; 1 loaf challah or French bread, cut or torn into 2-inch chunks; 3 cups chopped fresh peaches (about 6 peaches); 1 cup pecan halves; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar; 1 large egg; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/4 cup peach brandy or liqueur of your choice

December 14, 2011

A great do-ahead dessert for a large crowd. Although I make it most often with fresh peaches, the recipe works with just about any fruit-nut combo you can dream up, including fresh berries and hazelnuts, fresh pears and almonds, bananas and pecans, or even craisins or raisins and pecans.

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