Bring the heartwarming flavors of autumn into your kitchen with these two delicious apple pie bread pudding recipes. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a special treat for your family, these recipes are sure to make your taste buds dance with delight.
Love and Confections: Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Flavor and Taste
Indulge in a decadent slice of apple pie bread pudding that tastes like a cross between an apple pie and a bread pudding. The bread pudding is moist and rich, while the apples bring a lovely sweetness that is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. The crumbly topping provides a crunchy texture that takes this recipe to the next level. You can even customize the level of sweetness to your liking by adjusting the amount of sugar you use.
Ingredients and Materials:
- 6 cups of bread cubes (stale or dried)
- 2 cups of chopped apples
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
How to Make
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Butter a casserole dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the bread cubes to the bowl and mix until coated.
- Stir in the chopped apples.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly and pressing down lightly on the bread cubes to make sure they absorb the liquid.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and flour until well combined and crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the bread pudding mixture.
- Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until golden and set.
- Serve warm, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- If you prefer a firmer bread pudding, use less milk and cream.
- For a twist, add toasted pecans or raisins to the apple mixture.
- For a boozy kick, substitute some of the milk with bourbon or brandy.
Apple pie bread pudding Recipe - Recipes A to Z
Flavor and Taste
Warm, comforting, and packed with the cozy flavors of fall, this apple pie bread pudding recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and spicy. The bread pudding is moist and custardy, with lovely bites of tender apples and crispy, buttery bread cubes. The aromatic spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg create a lovely depth of flavor that is enhanced by the natural sweetness of the apples.
Ingredients and Materials:
- 4 cups of bread cubes, brioche, challah, or croissants
- 4 cups of chopped, peeled, and cored apples (Granny Smiths work particularly well)
- 3 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
How to Make
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar until well blended.
- Add the bread cubes to the bowl and mix until they are evenly coated. Fold in the chopped apples.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure that the bread cubes are distributed evenly and pressed down lightly to absorb the liquid.
- Let the bread pudding sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and flour until well combined and crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the bread pudding mixture.
- Bake the bread pudding in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let the bread pudding cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Tips
- This recipe is versatile - you can use any type of bread you like, from brioche to croissants. The key is to use bread that is slightly stale and crusty so that it can absorb the custard mixture without turning into mush.
- If you prefer a more substantial topping, double the crumb mixture.
- Add some chopped nuts to the apple mixture for some extra crunch and texture.
There you have it - two delicious apple pie bread pudding recipes that are perfect for any occasion. Satisfy your cravings for something sweet and comforting with these recipes, which are easy to make and sure to please. With their warm, spicy flavors and tender, moist texture, these recipes are a celebration of fall and all the wonderful flavors it brings.
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