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Apple Bread Pudding

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 6 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah bread
  • 2 cups peeled diced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted

For the Caramel Drizzle:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prep the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
  • Assemble: Add bread cubes and apples to dish. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, spices, salt, and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread.
  • Soak: Let sit 10–15 minutes so bread absorbs custard. Press gently with a spoon.
  • Top & bake: Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden and set.
  • Make caramel: While pudding bakes, heat brown sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan. Simmer 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in salt and vanilla.
  • Serve: Spoon warm caramel over bread pudding. Add whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Want it extra spiced? Add ground ginger or allspice.
  • For extra texture, toss in a handful of chopped pecans.