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Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread (1 to 2 days old, see note)
• 4 cups half and half (or 2 cups whole milk mixed with 2 cups heavy cream)
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (NOT vanilla flavoring)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted, melted)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt