Apple Bread Pudding Recipe: How to Make Apple Bread Pudding
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2024 • 2 min read
This cozy, autumnal dessert is dotted with pieces of warm, buttery apple for a bite that will instantly transport you to the orchard.
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What Is Apple Bread Pudding?
Apple bread pudding is a spin on the classic sweet casserole bread pudding. This recipe combines warm baked apples with a cozy spiced custard and hunks of day-old buttery brioche into a sweet autumn brunch dish or crowd-friendly dessert. Ready in just an hour, this moist, spoonable pudding is the perfect way to use up your fall apple reserves without the effort of making apple pie.
3 Tips for Making Apple Bread Pudding
Home cooks of all levels will find this apple dessert simple and easy to make. However, there are a few things you can do to make the best apple bread pudding possible.
- 1. Choose the right bread. The type of bread that you use in your bread pudding significantly influences the texture. Opt for a sturdy, crusty bread (like challah, sourdough, or French bread) that has been sitting on the counter for at least a day or more. Using fresh or too-soft bread will result in a mushy overall texture.
- 2. Prep ahead of time. You can assemble this bread pudding the day before a potluck or brunch. Simply assemble the pudding, cover it with plastic wrap, and keep it in the refrigerator overnight until you’re ready to bake it.
- 3. Experiment with ingredients. This seasonal treat makes the perfect canvas for a number of additions. Add dried fruit, like raisins and dried cranberries to the apple mixture for some added fruity flavor. Integrate chopped nuts, like pecans and walnuts, for some textural contrast. Top the bread pudding with a salted caramel sauce for a caramel-apple effect. Finish this dish with homemade whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of cream cheese icing.
Apple Bread Pudding Recipe
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45 minIngredients
- 1
Preheat the oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 3
Add the chopped apples to the melted butter and cook until the apples have softened, about 10–15 minutes.
- 4
Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the apples and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat and set the apples aside to cool slightly.
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, apple sauce, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and salt until everything is well combined.
- 6
Add the cubed brioche and cooked apple mixture to the milk mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the mixture to fully coat the bread.
- 7
Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out in an even layer.
- 8
Place the pudding in the oven and bake until the top of the bread is golden brown and the dish is warmed through, about 45 minutes.
- 9
Remove the pudding from the oven, and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.
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