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4 eggs 3-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 5 cups torn dry bread pieces (6 to 7 slices) 12 dried apricot halves, quartered 1/4 cup currants 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, cut up Maple syrup heated (optional) |
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1. In a medium mixing bowl beat together eggs, milk, the 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla. In a large mixing bowl combine bread pieces, apricots, and currants; place in a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Pour milk mixture over bread mixture in casserole.
2. For topping, in a small mixing bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons sugar and cardamom. Sprinkle over casserole. Dot with margarine or butter. 3. Bake in a 325º oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired. |