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Maple Bourbon Bread Pudding

By Chef Jeremy Manley 'Southern California's Sustainable Chef'

Preheat oven to 375

3 pounds of bread if wet, 2 ½ pounds of bread of dry

1 cup golden raisins

1 cup dried cranberry

3 Tbsp butter

10 eggs – whisk until frothy

1 cup maple syrup

4 cups milk

1 cup sugar

2 Tbsp vanilla extract

2 tsp cinnamon

Butter the 9 x 13 x 2” deep baking pan

Cut bread crumbs into cubes

Stir in golden raisings and dried cranberries into the baking pan

Pour the egg, syrup and milk mixture over the top and let stand for one hour

Bake for one hour and let sit for one hour

The sauce:

8 Tbsp butter

1 cup sugar

¼ cup brandy or whisky

2 Tbsp water

¼ tsp fresh ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients for sauce and bring to a boil.

Then add 1 egg at the end, stirring vigorously.

To Serve: reheat in the oven 5-10 minutes and serve with a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream and drizzle bourbon sauce over the top.

Jeremy's on the Hill - A California Style Bistro specializing in fresh and sumptuous gourmet foods, Chef Jeremy Manley serves fresh, seasonal, organic, healthy, local and outstanding cuisine to local residents and visitors of historic Julian, San Diego's popular mountain destination. Extensive wine and beer list. Tel: (760) 765-1587 or visit: www.JeremysOnTheHill.com