Description
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert that perfectly blends the sweetness of caramel with tender apples and soft bread. Ideal for cozy gatherings or festive occasions, this delightful treat envelops your senses with its rich flavors and inviting aroma. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of gooey goodness and cinnamon-spiced warmth, making it a must-try recipe for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 3 cups peeled and chopped Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Spread the cubed French bread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined. Pour over the bread cubes, ensuring they soak thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples to the mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use stale bread for optimal absorption of custard. Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch. Let the mixture sit for an hour before baking to enhance flavors.