Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup apple flavored syrup
• 1/2 cup raw sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 (16 ounce) loaf day-old French bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup dried currants