Description
This Apple Pie Bread Pudding is a warm and comforting dessert made with chunks of bread soaked in a cinnamon-apple custard, layered with homemade apple pie filling, and baked to golden perfection. It’s a delicious fall treat that combines the flavors of apple pie with the rich texture of bread pudding.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (14-16 oz) of Italian or French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for apple filling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for apple filling)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and let it sit out to get slightly stale, or toast it lightly if using fresh bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture, stir to coat evenly, and let sit for about 20-30 minutes to soak.
- While the bread is soaking, make the apple pie filling: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add to the apples and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Spread half of the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the apple filling evenly over the bread layer, then top with the remaining bread mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best results to absorb the custard better.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples hold up well during baking and provide a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- This dish can be prepared a few hours ahead and baked later.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
