Ingredients

2cupslight cream,or half and half

3eggs

15ozpumpkin puree

1cupbrown sugar

1½tsppumpkin pie spice

1½tspcinnamon

2tspvanilla extract

8cupscinnamon raisin bread,crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes

1cuppecans,chopped

1¼cupsbrown sugar

½cupbutter

½cupheavy cream

Preparation

Set the bread cubes out for a few hours or place in the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes while it is preheating to allow them to dry out slightly.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine all the bread pudding ingredients except the bread and mix well. Gently stir in the bread cubes.

Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and let sit for about 15 minutes.

Bake for about 40 minutes.

Bring the brown sugar and butter to a boil in a small pot over medium heat, then it let boil for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream. Allow to cool slightly.

Pour the caramel sauce over bread pudding and serve warm. Enjoy!