Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
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Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Description
This dessert combines cubed French bread soaked thoroughly in a seasoned custard featuring cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The custard mixture ensures the bread absorbs moisture and flavor while baking. Apple pie filling adds fruity sweetness and texture between layers. Covered while baking initially to allow custard setting, then uncovered to develop a golden top.
The caramel sauce, prepared separately by gently heating butter, cream, and brown sugar then flavored with vanilla, is poured over the pudding before serving. It adds a creamy, sweet finish that balances the tartness of the apple and warm spices. The pudding can be sliced and served warm, optionally accompanied by ice cream.
The recipe provides estimated nutritional details and suggests cutting the dish into 12 portions. The method is straightforward, making it suitable for an indulgent snack or dessert especially during cooler months.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces French bread diced into 1" pieces
- 1 cup milk 2% fat
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 21 ounces apple pie filling I used Comstock More Fruit Pie Filling
Caramel Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter salted
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the bread pudding:
- Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray and spread the bread cubes evenly in the pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg until combined.
- Pour this mixture over the diced bread in the pan. Use a spatula to lightly mxi the bread and make sure it is completely coated.
- Spoon the apple pie filling evenly over the bread.
- Cover the casserole with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Make the caramel sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the butter, cream and brown sugar. Mix and allow the butter to melt.
- Heat the mixture, stirring often, until it starts to bubble.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the sauce over the bread pudding.
- Slice and serve. Ice cream is optional, but delicious!
Notes
- Cut bread pudding into 12 equal servings for portion control and nutritional estimates.
- Ensure bread cubes are well coated with custard before baking to achieve moist pudding texture.
- Caramel sauce can be made while pudding bakes and poured warm over slices when serving.
- Ice cream pairs well but is optional depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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