Plum Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup ovenproof dish.
2. 2
   Spread each slice of bread with butter, then jam. Place in prepared dish, slightly overlapping.
3. 3
   In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread. Set aside for 10 minutes until some of the mixture has soaked into the bread.
4. 4
   Place dish in a large baking pan. Pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of dish.
5. 5
   Bake for 25-30 minutes until custard is just set when tested. Cool for 5 minutes before serving with whipped cream.