Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding
2 c half and half
15 oz can pumpkin
1 c + 2 T dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 -1/2 t pumpkin pie spice
1- 1/2 t ground cinnamon
1 -1/2 t vanilla extract
10 c day old bread cut into 10 inch cubes
1/2 c golden raisins
Whisk half and half, pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Fold in bread cubes.Stir in raisins. Transfer to 11X17 dish. Let stand for 15 minutes. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 40 minutes. Serve with your favorite caramel sauce, or make your own with the recipe below.
Caramel Sauce
1-1/4 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter
1/2 c heavy cream
In a heavy saucepan, whisk sugar and butter on medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Whisk in cream and stir until sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes .
