Perfect Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
This simple and easy-to-make Caramel Apple Bread Pudding is an excellent fall treat. Bread pudding is one of the best comfort food desserts out there, and this caramel apple version is extra tasty and is perfect for autumn weather. As soon as fall weather starts to hit, caramel apples start to appear on the shelves. This easy dessert recipes has that same wonderful caramel and apple combination. The spiced apples and sweet caramel sauce make this bread pudding a flavorful fall-themed dessert. If you're looking for an easy apple dessert recipe, and want to try something other than apple pie or an apple crumble, then this dessert is for you.
Notes
Use day-old French bread, challah, or any less-than-fresh bread you may have on hand. Leave on the crust and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Serves8
Ingredients
- 5 cubed bread (see note)
- butter, melted
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- unsweetened applesauce
- milk
- packed brown sugar
- beaten
- vanilla
- cinnamon
- ground cloves
- ground nutmeg
- medium apple, cored, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup cubes)
- Whipped cream and caramel ice cream topping for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Melt butter and toss with the bread cubes. Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet and toast in the heating oven for about 10 minutes until just beginning to brown. Set aside to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the applesauce, milk, brown sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in spices. Add bread cubes and apple and toss to coat well. Pour into the prepared bake dish and allow to set for 30 minutes until bread has soaked up much of the milk and egg mixture.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center tests done when a toothpick is inserted into it.
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Serve while slightly warm, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.