Trail mix isn’t only for the trail. I love having this around for football parties, as a little something sweet on a cheese platter, or over the top of vanilla or better yet, cinnamon ice cream. The crystalized ginger chunks are tart bursts of sunshine on a cold autumn day.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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My local coffee shop makes an absolutely fantastic bread pudding. So fantastic in fact, that one day I asked the owner if he’d be willing to share the recipe. After receiving an extremely surly, “no” in reply I decided I could make it better myself. This recipe is the result. To me it tastes like the holidays; like warm cinnamon rolls with a little bit of sweet, tart apple pie freshness. Not only is it the perfect festive dessert, it also makes for a wonderfully indulgent holiday breakfast. I love it because I can make it the day before and just re-heat it when I’m ready to serve, leaving me free to celebrate the season with my guests. Continue reading