Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

1 large loaf of French bread, preferably day-old or slightly stale, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 large apples, peeled and finely diced

4 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1½ cups heavy whipping cream

¾ cup granulated sugar

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional, for added warmth)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

½ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Caramel Sauce:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

¾ cup heavy whipping cream

¾ cup packed brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat & Prep Dish:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Prepare the Bread:

Slice the French bread into 1-inch cubes. If your bread is fresh, leave the cubes out for a bit to dry slightly—it helps absorb the custard better.

Make the Custard:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom (if using) until fully blended.

Combine Bread & Apples:

Add the bread cubes and diced apples into the custard mixture. Stir gently to coat everything evenly without breaking up the bread.

Transfer to Baking Dish:

Pour the bread and custard mixture into your prepared dish, spreading it out evenly.

Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the bread pudding.

Bake Until Golden:

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp. The pudding should be set but still soft inside.

Prepare the Caramel Sauce:

While the pudding bakes, combine butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.

Serve:

Once the bread pudding is out of the oven, drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately while warm for best flavor and texture.

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