Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Crumb Topping

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of pumpkin bread, cut into cubes
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup of butter, melted
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and salt. Add the pumpkin bread cubes, pecans and cranberries, and mix until all of the bread cubes are evenly coated.
3. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the bread pudding.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin bread pudding is a traditional dish in many parts of the US, especially in the South.
• Pumpkin bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin bread.
• The crumb topping on this pumpkin bread pudding is made with melted butter, flour, and brown sugar for a sweet and crunchy texture.