Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding

Name: Caramelized Pear Bread Pudding
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 cups cubed, day-old country-style bread, crusts trimmed (4-6 slices), preferably whole-wheat; 2 tablespoons raisins or currants; 1 teaspoon butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 2 ripe pears, peeled, halved and cored; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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"Sweet caramelized pears are the highlight of this comforting, custardy, raisin-studded bread pudding. When turned out of its baking dish, the flanlike pudding sits in a pool of intense caramel syrup, making it worthy of any holiday table. Serve warm or chilled. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 1/2 cups low-fat milk

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4 large eggs

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1/2 cup sugar, divided

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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4 cups cubed, day-old country-style bread, crusts trimmed (4-6 slices), preferably whole-wheat

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2 tablespoons raisins or currants

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1 teaspoon butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons, divided

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2 ripe pears, peeled, halved and cored

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1 tablespoon lemon juice

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