Description
This Easy Apple Bread Pudding is a warm, cozy dessert made with tender apples, custard-soaked bread, and a touch of cinnamon. Perfect for chilly days and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old bread cubes
- 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, both sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Add bread cubes and chopped apples to the baking dish and toss to distribute evenly.
- Pour custard mixture over the bread and apples. Press down gently to soak and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with caramel or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best texture.
- Mix apple varieties for more depth of flavor.
- Add raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips for fun twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: apple bread pudding, easy apple dessert, cozy fall dessert, leftover bread recipe