Upside down bread pudding

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
⅓ cup Sugar
8 slices White bread
2 cups Milk
⅛ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Butter; melted
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Eggs; well beaten
½ cup Dried figs; chopped
½ cup Slivered almonds

Directions

In small skillet over low heat, melt ⅓ cup sugar until it forms carmel-like syrup, stirring constantly. Pour into greased loaf pan, tipping slightly to coat sides. Break bread into mixing bow. Pour milk over; add salt, ½ cup sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs. Blend until well mixed. Stir in California dried figs. Spoon into loaf pan that has been coated with caramelized sugar. Sprinkle with almonds.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Turn upside down on platter immediately. Serve hot or cold, plain or with custard sauce. Makes 6 servings. (maw)

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