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Apple Pie Bread Pudding

A delightful fusion of apple pie and bread pudding, this dessert features baked apples, warm spices, and custardy bread, making it perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple dessert, Apple Pie Bread Pudding, Bread Pudding, comfort food, Fall Dessert
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 450 g French baguette Cut into bite-sized cubes and let sit out to stale.

For the Apple Filling

  • 800 g gala apples (4-6) Chopped.
  • 55 g butter Melted.
  • 150 g brown sugar For the filling.
  • 240 ml water
  • 10 g apple pie spice *

For the Custard

  • 5 large eggs
  • 60 g unsalted butter (melted)
  • 530 ml whole milk
  • 10 ml vanilla extract
  • 100 g brown sugar For the custard.
  • 5 g apple pie spice
  • 5 g ground cinnamon

Optional Toppings

  • ice cream For serving.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Cut the French baguette into bite-sized cubes and let sit out on a baking tray for a few hours or overnight to stale.

Make the Apple Filling

  • Melt 55 g of butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add the chopped gala apples, 150 g of brown sugar, 240 ml of water, and 10 g of apple pie spice.
  • Cook until the apples are tender and slightly caramelised, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Prepare the Custard

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 60 g of melted unsalted butter, 530 ml of whole milk, 10 ml of vanilla extract, 100 g of brown sugar, 5 g of apple pie spice, and 5 g of ground cinnamon until well combined.

Combine Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, add stale bread cubes and pour the apple pie filling over the top.
  • Pour the custard mixture over everything, gently folding it together until the bread is thoroughly soaked.

Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a baking dish with butter.
  • Transfer the mixture into the dish, spread it out evenly, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the centre is set and the top is golden brown.

Cool & Serve

  • Allow the Apple Pie Bread Pudding to cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Sprinkle cinnamon and icing sugar before serving for an impressive touch. Use older bread for best results, or lightly toast fresh bread to dry it out.