Maple Pecan Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter a 9x16 glass-baking dish.
3. 3
   Melt butter and toss with bread, then cinnamon and 1/4 c sugar.
4. 4
   Toast in oven for 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside and cool.
5. 5
   Whisk together eggs, half and half, maple, vanilla and salt.
6. 6
   Toss bread with custard, then mix in half of the pecans, pour into baking dish. Let sit for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Sprinkle remaining pecans and 1/4 c sugar on top of pudding.
8. 8
   Bake for 1 1/4 hrs, or until the center is set.
9. 9
   Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
10. 10
    Serve pudding with a spoonful of peach sauce and whipped cream if desired.
11. 11
    Whisk together water, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, add peaches. Bring to a boil while stirring regularly.
12. 12
    Remove from heat, add vanilla.
13. 13
    Cool.