Plum Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
8 cups challah, dry, crusts removed and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch cubes (about 8 thick slices)
6 plums, pitted and quartered
1/2 cup raisins, optional at my house
1 quart milk
5 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 tablespoons damson plum jelly (can substitute other fruit jelly)

Preparation

Preheat 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray a 4 quart ovenproof casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place bread cubes,plums and raisins(if using) in casserole dish.
Combine milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.
Pour over bread cube mixture.
Mix well.
Swirl jelly through mixture.
Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until set.
Set warm.
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