Cranberry Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipes

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
• Put the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Melt the butter and let simmer until the butter browns (you'll see tiny tan/light brown specks at the bottom of the skillet and the butter will smell nutty), 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• Combine the brown butter, pumpkin, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth (but don't overmix). Scrape into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Press the cranberries into the top and sprinkle evenly with the turbinado sugar.
• Bake until the top is browned and crusty and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then unmold and cool completely.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and walnuts., Spoon into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Lightly butter or butter flavor spray a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish and put the pumpkin bread cubes and cranberries into the dish.
• 2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, and sugar, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla to blend then pour this mixture over the bread cubes. Press the bread cubes gently to submerge.
• 3. Let stand for 30 minutes, occasionally pressing the bread cubes into the custard mixture. (Recipe can be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until the pudding puffs and is set in the center, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Spoon the bread pudding into bowls, drizzle with the warm amaretto sauce, and serve.
• 5. *Tip: For individual servings, pile bread pudding into large muffin pans and bake for about 30-40 minutes. Test for doneness as soon as top of bread pudding begins to toast.
• 6. AMARETTO SAUCE
• 7. Bring the cream, milk, and sugar to a boil in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• 8. In a small bowl, mix the amaretto and cornstarch to blend and then whisk into the cream mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
• 9. Set aside and keep warm. (The amaretto sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
• 10. PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD
• 11. Pan Options: 3 7x3 inch loaf pans; 2 9x5 loaf pans; 2 8x4 loaf pans and 1 pan of mini size muffins; 7 mini loaf pans; 1 large bundt cake and 6 large muffins. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 7x3 inch loaf pans.
• 12. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, applesauce, apple juice or water, vanilla, and sugars until well blended.
• 13. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and dried cranberries (and baking soda if making muffins). Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans. Top loaves with walnut bits (optional).
• 14. Bake for about 50 minutes, less for mini-loaves and muffins, in a preheated oven and check for doneness. It will probably take more time depending on the size pan you use.
• 15. Always do the toothpick test rather than rely on cooking times. When the toothpick comes out clean they are done. Don't overcook them! Remember, cooking times are approximate because everyone's oven cooks differently.
• 16. If your oven heats unevenly, turn the pans part way through the cooking process for even cooking. If your oven cooks a little hot and the inside isn't done yet according to the toothpick test, but the tops are done and you don't want them to over-brown, put a foil tent on top until the bread is done.
• 17. *Note: If making muffins instead of bread, add 1/2 tsp baking powder to the recipe.

CREAMY CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the crusts off the bread and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 3 1/2 cups of cubes. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure they do not brown too much; set aside to cool. Leave the oven on.
• In a saucepan, heat the half-and-half, cream, salt, and vanilla bean over medium heat, stirring occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat. Set aside to infuse 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together. Whisking constantly, gradually add the hot cream mixture. Strain into a large bowl to smooth the mixture and remove the vanilla bean. Add the bread cubes, toss well and let soak until absorbed. Fold the mixture occasionally to ensure even soaking.
• In a small saucepan, heat the orange juice to a simmer. Add the cranberries and simmer until plumped and softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup for garnish.
• Fold in remaining 3/4 cup of cranberries into bread pudding mixture. Divide the mixture among 6 ramekins, custard cups, or dessert cups, (or use a deep baking dish). Divide the soaked bread among the dishes, then pour any remaining custard over the bread. Dot with remaining cranberries.
• Arrange the puddings in a hot water bath. Bake until set and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes for individual puddings and 40 to 45 minutes for 1 large pudding. Serve warm or chilled, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In bowl combine eggs, pumpkin puree and oil. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add cranberries and mix well. Divide dough into 2 (8 by 4-inch) loaf pans. Bake for 50 minutes.
• Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, blend all ingredients, except for bread and cranberries. Fill a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with bread cubes. Sprinkle cranberries over bread cubes. Pour custard mixture over bread cubes, making sure that all cubes are submerged (push cubes down if necessary). Bake for about 1 hour, or until pudding is set. Serve warm.

SPICED CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• Toss bread pieces with 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Add dried cranberries; toss well. Pour into the prepared pan. Drizzle with melted butter.
• Beat eggs in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, almond milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Pour over the bread pieces. Let soak, pressing bread lightly with a fork.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 45 minutes.

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Cook's Note: Day-old biscuits or croissants are best for this recipe.
• You will need enough to fill a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, blend all ingredients, except for bread and cranberries.
• Fill a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with bread cubes.
• Sprinkle cranberries over bread cubes.
• Pour custard mixture over bread cubes, making sure that all cubes are submerged (push cubes down if necessary).
• Bake for about 1 hour, or until pudding is set.
• Serve warm.

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
• Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In the prepared baking dish, combine bread cubes and dried cranberries; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine milk, pumpkin, egg, sugar, and cinnamon.
• Slowly pour pumpkin mixture over bread mixture in baking dish.
• Gently press bread mixture down into liquid to moisten. Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly; serve warm.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In bowl combine the eggs, pumpkin puree, and oil; mix well.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
• Divide the dough into 2 greased 8x4 inch loaf pans.
• Bake 50 minutes.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING WITH CRANBERRY CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. and butter a 9- by 2-inch round cake pan. Line cake pan with a round of wax paper and butter wax paper.
• Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from loaf to line side of cake pan, trimming slices so that tops are flush with rim of pan. Gently press slices against side of cake pan to make them adhere.
• Cut enough of remaining loaf, including scraps, into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 5 cups and put in bottom of cake pan.
• Make custard:
• In a heavy saucepan bring ginger, sugar, and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 5 minutes. Add milk and cream and bring just to a simmer. Remove pan from heat.
• In a heatproof bowl whisk together whole eggs and yolks and add hot milk mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour custard through a fine sieve onto bread pieces in bottom of cake pan, pressing hard on ginger, and coat pieces well (bread pieces will float to surface of custard).
• Put cake pan in a larger pan and add enough water to larger pan to reach half-way up side of cake pan. Bake pudding in middle of oven 45 to 50 minutes, or until custard is set and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake pan from larger pan and cool pudding on a rack. Chill pudding, covered, until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
• To unmold pudding, run a thin knife around edge of cake pan and dip pan into a bowl of hot water 15 seconds. Invert a large plate over cake pan and invert pudding onto plate. Peel off wax paper and invert pudding right side up onto another large plate. Bring pudding to room temperature and cut into wedges. (If serving pudding warm, transfer wedges to a baking sheet and reheat in a 325° F. oven.)
• Serve pudding at room temperature or warm with caramel sauce.

PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 9x5 inch loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans).
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt.
• Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil in small mixing bowl, beat until just blended. Stir the wet mixture into the dry with a wooden spoon until batter is just moistened. Fold the cranberries and walnuts into the batter. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. (If using mini loaf pans, begin checking bread after 25 minutes.)