Maple Pecan Bread Pudding with Fresh Peach Sauce

Are you looking for a dessert alternative to the traditional Pie this holiday? Dave Matthews Band Chef, Fiona Bohane makes a delicious Maple Pecan Bread Pudding with Fresh Peach Sauce for the band. Give it a try this season!

Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 lb. loaf white bread, brioche preferred (other Italian or French bread will work) cut into cubes
5 eggs
1 1/4 cup maple syrup
4 cups half & half
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped pecans

For Peach Sauce:
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsbp. cornstarch
3 cups peaches, diced
1/4 tbsp. vanilla

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9×16 glass baking dish. Melt butter and toss with bread, then cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar. Toast in oven for 10 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside and cool.

Whisk together eggs, half & half, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Toss bread with custard then mix in half of the pecans and pour into baking dish. Let sit for 20 minutes.

To prepare Peach sauce: Whisk together water, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add peaches. Bring to a boil while stirring regularly. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool.

Sprinkle remaining pecans and 1/4 cup sugar on top of pudding. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until center is set. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Serve with a spoonful of peach sauce and whipped cream if desired.

Pairing
Pair this dessert with DMB Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend Wine. “Crush is a perfect match for this dish because it complements both the richness of the bread pudding and the sweetness of the peach sauce.” – Steve Reeder. Pick your bottle up at Bremer’s, in-store or online!


Recipe and image credit: Dreaming Tree Wines