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Apple Bread Pudding

Indulgent Apple Bread Pudding to Warm Your Heart

This Apple Bread Pudding combines decadent flavors of cinnamon and apple into a heartfelt, crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread Preferably brioche or challah
  • 4 medium-sized apples Choose sweet and tart varieties
  • 4 large eggs Essential for binding
  • 2 cups whole milk Adds creaminess
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens without overpowering
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds delightful aroma
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds hint of warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors
For the Moisture
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted Revitalizes the bread
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ cup raisins or chopped nuts Add for texture

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Combine Bread and Apples
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread and diced apples. Toss together until evenly distributed.
Whisk the Liquid Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
Combine Bread Mixture with Custard
  1. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and apple combination. Fold gently until well combined.
Add Optional Ingredients
  1. If desired, fold in raisins or chopped nuts into your mixture.
Transfer to Baking Dish
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake Until Golden
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and custard is set.
Cool Before Serving
  1. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

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