Baked Guava Bread Pudding with Maple Pecan Caramel Sauce

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Warm bread pudding infused with guava preserves and topped with a rich maple pecan caramel sauce for a comforting dessert. This recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers day-old French bread, whole milk, eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 International cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups whole milk, 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 cups cubed day-old French bread and 1 cup guava jam to the mixture, stirring gently until the bread is fully coated and begins to absorb the custard. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the bread mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and the custard is set.
  4. Step 4: While baking, prepare the maple pecan caramel sauce by heating 1/2 cup maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pecans are candied.
  5. Step 5: Remove the bread pudding from the oven and drizzle immediately with the warm maple pecan caramel sauce before serving.

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