Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rum
  • Cooking spray
  • 8 cups (1/2-inch) cubed French bread (about 16 (1-ounce) slices)
  • 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 2 large eggs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Combine the first 3 ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently to coat. Spoon pineapple mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Place bread cubes in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until toasted. Combine milk and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add bread cubes; toss gently. Let mixture stand 15 minutes. Spoon bread mixture over pineapple. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until pudding is set. Serve warm or at room temperature.