Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Custardy, comforting bread pudding studded with spiced apples—perfect for breakfast or brunch. A classic American favorite made with eggs, cream, and day-old bread.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish lightly with softened butter to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute to fully incorporate the eggs.
- 3
Add the cubed bread and diced apples to the custard mixture and stir gently until all bread pieces are saturated. Let sit for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
- 4
Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Press down gently with the back of a spoon to ensure the bread is submerged in the custard.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached—not completely clean. The pudding will continue to cook slightly as it cools.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature for the structure to set. Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving, and serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Oven
- Wooden spoon
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