Fresh Apple Bread Pudding
Loaded with softened, lightly caramelized fresh fruit bits this apple bread pudding boasts an incredible apple essence in every bite courtesy of a custard made with apple cider. Make it in a 9x13 inch baking dish or 10 individual ramekins (1 cup capacity).
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Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz of sweetish porous bread such as brioche, challah, Hawaiian rolls
- 3 apples about medium sized, such as Gala
- ½ stick butter + about 2 tablespoon to grease baking dish
- 1 cup pecans walnuts, raisins, caramel chips (optional, could be a combination*)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 6 eggs large
- 8-10 oz apple cider substitute with apple juice or milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Cut the bread into cubes, about an inch large and if the bread is not already dry, let the cubes dry out.*
- 2. Peel and dice the apples. Set aside.
- 3. Using a 2 tablespoon butter lump grease the inside of a 9x13 baking dish (or something of similar size and volume) or 10 smaller 1 cup ramekins. Set aside.
- 4. In a skillet over medium heat melt the ½ stick butter, add the diced apples, pecans (or other nuts or raisins), cinnamon and 3 tablespoon brown sugar. Mix and saute the apples until they soften a bit (3-4 minutes). Set aside.
- 5. Beat the eggs, whisk in the 1 cup sugar, then the apple cider (or substitute), then the heavy cream and vanilla. Set aside.
- 6. Place the bread inside the buttered baking dish, add the softened apples and pecans (if using caramel chips, scatter them on top at this time). Mix using your hands to distribute the different pieces evenly. Pour the custard over the mixture. Let it soak for about 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 F.
- 7. Place the baking dish(es) with the apple bread pudding onto a cookie sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
- If you are making individual portions adjust the baking time downwards to 15-20 minutes. Monitor the edges and top and using a toothpick test that the custard has set.
- Allow the pudding to cool down a bit before serving.***
- 8. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey, vanilla sauce etc. or a scoop of ice cream.
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Notes
* To dry the bread cubes either place them in a colander with a clean towel on top and leave them on the counter for a couple of hours or scatter them over a cookie sheet and place them in a warm oven for 15 to 20 minutes (use the lowest oven setting, do not let them turn into toast:).
**If using caramel chips add them directly to the pudding, do not add them to the apples while you are sauteing them in the skillet.
***You can make the apple bread pudding ahead of time and warm it in the oven prior to serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 360mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 45g
