Ingredients
– 6 cups cubed day-old bread (preferably brioche or challah)
– 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup packed brown sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– Optional: Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) for topping
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create the Irresistible Caramel Apple Bread Pudding Delight:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread with the chopped apples. Toss gently to mix them evenly.
3. Make the Custard Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the custard mixture over the bread and apples. Stir gently to ensure all the bread absorbs the custard.
5. Let it Soak: Allow the mixture to sit for about 15-20 minutes, giving the bread time to soak up the custard.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly, ensuring the apples are distributed throughout.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes. This cooling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
9. Drizzle with Caramel: Once cooled, drizzle warm caramel sauce generously over the top of the bread pudding.
10. Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture.
These steps will guide you effortlessly through the process of creating this incredible dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 8g