Pineapple, raisin, & rum bread pudding

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
20ouncesCan crushed pineapples
½cupSoy milk
5cupsFirmly packed French bread, torn into chunks
cupGolden raisins
1teaspoonMargarine
1tablespoonRum
½cupFirmly packed brown sugar
2tablespoonsMelted margarine
1tablespoonRum
1teaspoonVanilla extract
½teaspoonCinnamon
1tablespoonBrown sugar
2tablespoonsSliced almonds

Directions

GLAZE

Combine pineapple, milk & bread in a mixing bowl. Stir together & let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled 9x9 inch baking pan.

Melt the margarine for the glaze in a small skillet. Add the rum & sugar & stir just till the sugar is dissolved. Spoon in a thin layer over the top of the pudding. Bake for 25 minutes at 350F. Top with the almonds & bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden & beginning to turn crusty. Serve warm Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations"