Croissant and apple bread pudding

Ingredients

• 6 Dumas croissants
• 3 apples
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup 35% cream
• ½ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ cup maple syrup

Preparation

1. Peel and cut apples into small cubes.
2. Place apples in a large mixing bowl and combine with milk, cream, maple syrup, raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cut croissants into cubes and mix with remaining ingredients.
4. Place everything in a rectangular baking dish and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
6. Sprinkle pecans on top of pudding.
7. Cook for 35 to 45 minutes until top is golden and crisp.
8. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
9. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each serving for a richer taste.