Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Name: Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon Nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon Allspice; 2 cups Granulated Sugar (separated); 4 cups Whole Milk; 6 Eggs; 1 large loaf of crusty Bread (Italian or Country); 5 small Apples; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 4 cups hot tap water

Ingredients

Basked of apples with an apple cut in half and in wedges in front of the basket.

Spices – You will need Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice for this recipe.

Granulated Sugar – This is needed to sweeten up the bread.

Whole Milk – I like to use whole milk for a creamy consistency.

Eggs – This is a custard base dessert and you need a lot of eggs.

Loaf of Bread – A nice crusty Bread like Italian or Country work best.

Apples – You can use a few small apples or just 3 large apples.

Lemon Juice – Helps the apples not brown and cuts the sweetness from the sugar.

Directions

Combine the Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Allspice and set aside. Cut the Bread into inch-sized cubes and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, scald the Whole Milk but do not bring it to a boil. While the Milk is heating, crack the Eggs into a large bowl and whisk vigorously with 1-½ cups of Granulated sugar.

Once the Milk is warm, slowly pour into the Egg and Sugar mixture while whisking constantly*. Once all the Milk is added, whisk in 1 & ½ teaspoons of the homemade apple pie Spice Mix.

Place all the bread into the large bowl so it can soak up the mixture. You can toss it with a spoon and press down to make sure all the bread touches liquid. Leave it to “soak” for 30 minutes.

Heat the oven to 300F. Wash and dice the Apples into ½ inch cubes. Place the apples in a bowl and add the Lemon Juice, the rest of the Spice Mix and stir until the apples are completely coated.

Using a 2.5 quart Corningware or deep casserole dish (or if you prefer, individual portioned dishes) layer the soaked Bread and the Apple Mixture in 5 layers, beginning and ending with the Bread.

Place a large dish or pan (big enough to fit the casserole dish and about 4 cups of water) on the rack in the middle of your oven. Place the casserole dish inside and then add the water – this is the easiest way so you don’t create a big mess by moving the already full water bath into to oven.

Cook for 45-55 minutes. The top will look slightly crisp and the bread should be moist, but cake-like with no excess liquid around the edges. Very carefully, and if you can, take the bread pudding out of the water bath and let it cool slightly before eating. If you can’t grab the casserole dish, take both containers out of the oven and let the water cool, until you can get the casserole out of the water bath. Again, please be careful, because the water bath is extremely hot!

Best served warm with either vanilla ice cream or homemade Creme Anglaise.

FAQs

How many servings does this bread pudding recipe make?

You can easily feed 8-10 adults with this bread pudding recipe. You can stretch it further by adding 1-2 scoops of ice cream to each serving.

Can bread pudding sit overnight before cooking?

Yes, you can let the bread pudding sit overnight if needed and then cook the next day. Just make sure you refrigerate it and let it sit out at least an hour before baking.

Can you freeze apple bread pudding?

Yes, you can freeze apple bread pudding. Simply place pieces of cooked bread pudding into an airtight container or freezer bag (label) and freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips & Tricks

Two white bowls on a cream colored cloth filled with bread pudding and cream sauce.

Here are all the tips and tricks I have learned when making this apple bread pudding recipe.

Apples – If you don’t have 5 small apples you can use 3 medium Apples. I prefer the skin on for an added texture, but you can peel them if you do not like the skin.

*Tempering – This technique of whisking in eggs is called Tempering, so the Eggs don’t curdle/scramble.

Baking Dish – You can use one large 3 quart baking dish or individual oven proof baking dishes.

Water Bath – One of the most important steps when making bread pudding is to use a water bath, or Bain Marie.

Apple Recipes

If you are still craving apples I have a few more delicious apple recipes.

This recipe has the spices and warmth of freshly-baked apple pie with the all the appetizing qualities of a moist and rich bread pudding. Make sure you check out some of Terri’s other favorite pastries to make: Key Lime Cupcakes, Tarts and Zucchini Bread.

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