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The Best Caramel Apple Bread Pudding With Cinnamon Glaze

A close-up of a moist slice of apple bread pudding topped with a rich caramel glaze and drizzled with white icing.
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Make this ultimate comfort dessert, Caramel Apple Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Glaze. It uses stale bread, fresh apples, and a rich custard, topped with a luscious caramel drizzle and warm cinnamon glaze. This recipe is perfect for fall gatherings or as a satisfying dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed stale bread (brioche or challah works well)
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (for greasing)
  • For the Caramel Glaze: 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • For the Cinnamon Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss the cubed bread, diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional raisins until evenly coated. Spread this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. This forms your rich custard.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apple mixture. Gently press down on the bread to help it soak up the liquid. Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb.
  5. Prepare the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the 1/4 cup of heavy cream until combined.
  6. Pour half of the warm caramel sauce over the bread pudding mixture.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. While the pudding bakes, prepare the cinnamon glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  9. Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  10. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce and the cinnamon glaze over the warm bread pudding before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dish ahead of time. Assemble everything except the glazes, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • Using stale bread, like day-old challah or brioche, gives the best texture for this recipe.
  • If you are interested in meal planning for desserts or need ideas for using up ingredients, check out resources related to meal planning.
  • If you are looking for other comforting desserts, you can find more inspiration on our Pinterest account.

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