Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Puddings

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large eggs
• 2 (15-oz.) cans pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12-oz.) French bread loaf, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 cups)
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract