Countrystyle Bread Pudding, Lovers Leap

9 inch baking pan

10 slices stale bread
1 pound raisins
1 pound sugar
1/2 cup wine
1 cup milk
1/2 cup rum (optional)
1/2 pound butter
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (allspice)
1 teaspoon browning
1/2 teaspoon rose water
2 teaspoons vanilla
Pinch of salt

Glaze:
1/3 cup crystal sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Pinch of cinnamon
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)

Prepare the pudding. Crumble and soak bread in milk. Add sugar and melted butter. Add other ingredients. Mix and pour into greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40 minutes.

Prepare the glaze. Mix sugar and butter together to make a spread. Spread over the top of the pudding during the last five minutes of baking.

Lovers Leap
876/965-6634
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 to 6, Friday through Sunday 9 to 7
Admission: fee
The sheer 1,700-foot cliff drops straight into the sea and provides a romantic vista. Legend has it that at this site a pair of lovers, escaped slaves, leapt to their deaths rather than face capture. Today the spot offers a beautiful view of the coastline and is a favorite stop with travelers in this region. Here you can have a drink at the Toby Bar (try the "lovers' punch") or dine at the Chardley Restaurant. Tours of local cacti are available, also a miniature farm demonstrates the dry farming technique used in this area.