Maple Bread Pudding

3/4 c Maple syrup

3 ea Slices bread without crusts

1 T Butter

1/2 c Nutmeats or raisins

1 t Lemon juice

2 ea Eggs

2 c Milk

1/4 t Salt

1/4 t Vanilla

Pour maple syrup in top of double boiler. Butter each slice of bread and cube. Add to syrup. Add nuts or raisins and lemon juice. Beat together eggs, milk, salt and vanilla and pour over bread mixture. Do not stir. Set over gently boiling water. Cook 1 hour. This makes its own sauce. Spoon it over each serving. By Bill and Tina Schneider From Maple Dessert Recipes by Massachusetts Maple Syrup Producers Association P.O. Box 377 Ashfield, MA 01330