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Apple Bread Pudding

Apple Bread Pudding
Apple Bread Pudding Loaf is a smaller version of the dessert of the classic. A great way to use those fall apples in a delicious recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size 5 servings

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • sauce pan
  • skillet

Ingredients

Apple Bread Pudding

  • 4-5 slices bread white, sourdough, brioche, French bread, or challah bread are good options
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 apple peeled and sliced into ½ slices
  • ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Custard

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup granulated white sugar

Cinnamon Vanilla Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅛ cup vanilla creamer
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Bread

  • Preheat oven to 350°℉
  • I used homemade white bread that had started drying out. But you can use any bread you like. I slice the bread into 1 inch chunks.
    bread cubes ready to toast up in the oven
  • Place bread chunks onto a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until they dry out and are a little golden brown.

Apples

  • Peel and slice the apple into ½ inch slices.
    chopped up apple
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat and add the butter. Melt the butter, then remove about half and save for later.
  • Add your sliced apples to the pan and stir in the melted butter. Stir every 30 seconds or so.
  • After about 5 minutes add the sugar.
    adding sugar to apples and butter
  • Then add the cinnamon. Continue to stir every 30 seconds or so until you feel the apples start to soften. Then turn off the heat.
    adding cinnamon to apples in a skillet

Custard

  • In a large sized bowl add your eggs, milk, and sugar. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
    eggs, milk, and sugar in a bowl

Finishing Apple Bread Pudding

  • Add the toasted bread crumbs to the egg mixture and toss to coat the bread chunks.
    Adding toasted bread chunks to custard mixture
  • Add the cooked apples and toss in the bowl until even. Then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
    Adding the cooked apples
  • Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour the mixture into the loaf pan. Those 2 tablespoons of melted butter that you set aside earlier, drizzle that on top of your bread pudding.
    apple bread pudding in a loaf pan ready to bake
  • Place in a preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°℉.
  • Remove when the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  • Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cinnamon Vanilla Sauce

  • In a saucepan, add the butter over medium heat. Once it's melted add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  • Add the milk and creamer while whisking. Once it comes to a boil, turn the burner to low. Continue to whisk.
  • After a couple minutes add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
  • Whisk every 30 seconds or so as you let the sauce thicken. This will take 5-10 minutes.
  • You can serve it warm or cold over the apple bread pudding.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Additional add in options: 1/2 cup of raisins, 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, and/or 1/2 cup of dried cranberries.
Optional toppings: you could drizzle caramel sauce on top instead of the cinnamon vanilla sauce. Another option if serving for breakfast, maple syrup.
Delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!