Apple Bread Pudding
Savor the comforting warmth of Apple Bread Pudding, a deliciously spiced dessert that combines tender bread with sweet, caramelized apples.
- 350g/12.4oz Plain Brioche (or Milk Bread (Sweet Bread))
- 3 Granny Smith Apples ((Medium) peeled, chopped very small 1/4 inch)
- 75g/2.6oz Walnuts (Chopped)
- 75g/2.6oz Cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
- Approximately 9x13 Inch Casserole Dish, butter greased
- 5 Large Eggs
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 155g/5.5oz Jar (½ cup) Apple Sauce
- 1⁄3 cup Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1¾ Cups Whole Milk
- 1¾ Cups Elmlea Double Cream ((heavy cream))
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp EACH Ground Nutmeg, Ginger
- ½ Tsp EACH Ground Cloves, Cardamom
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 60g/2.1oz Butter, cubed
- 170g/6oz Butter
- ¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Elmlea Double Cream (heavy cream)
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Essence
Preheat oven 180C/350F.
Cut bread into 1- inch cubes and place them in an even layer in a baking dish with baking paper.
Toast for 7-10 minutes or until dried out but not hard and crispy.
In a large bowl whisk by hand all custard ingredients and set aside.
In prepared baking dish, spread half of the apples on the base.
Top with half chopped walnuts and cranberries and repeat with bread, walnuts and cranberries.
Pour the custard over top and let sit for a few minutes, then press down on the bread to totally submerge it, I just used my hands.
Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes, then top evenly with cubed butter.
Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until the edges look set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Melt butter over medium-high heat in a small saucepan.
Add brown sugar and cream, whisking until sugar is dissolved and sauce is heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
You can make the caramel sauce ahead and reheat when ready to serve but you might need to add a little more cream as the sauce thickens upon standing.
Pour desired amount of caramel sauce over bread pudding.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top and an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.
Enjoy!