Apricot Pumpkin Bread Pudding Diabetic Heart Healthy

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Also try this bread pudding with raisins or dried cherries in place of the snipped dried apricots.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degree f.

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Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

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In the prepared baking dish , combine bread cubes and dried apricots.

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Set aside.

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In a large bowl , combine milk , pumpkin , egg , sugar , and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.

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Slowly pour pumpkin mixture over bread mixture in baking dish.

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Gently press bread mixture down into liquid to moisten.

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Let stand for 15 minutes.

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Bake , uncovered , for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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Cool slightly.

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Serve warm.

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If desired , serve with dessert topping.

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Makes 9 servings.

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Ingredients

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nonstick cooking spray, whole wheat bread, dried apricot, egg beaters egg substitute, nonfat milk, canned pumpkin, splenda sugar substitute, ground cinnamon, fat-free whipped dessert topping