Who needs a pie crust when you have stale bread? Use it to make this easy and tasty caramel apple pie bread pudding a two-in-one dessert mash-up.
I had this caramel apple pie bread pudding on my to-do list for a while. I was missing the main ingredient – stale bread. We either polish off all the bread before it gets stale or we eat try to eat healthily and don’t buy any.
Is that a good reason for not making this yummy treat? No. But being lazy is. Finally, I got off my behind and bought a loaf of fresh bread. There is really no need to wait for the bread to get stale, but if you already have some this is one of the great ways to use it up. [Almost] nothing gets wasted in our household. Last time I had leftover bread I made bacon bread dumplings.
Apples and cinnamon in this bread pudding definitely say fall and cozy. If you prefer a crisp apple texture you could dice them, but I like to grate them. I’m lazy that way. You also don’t have to use the caramel sauce, but why wouldn't you? You’re a grown up and nobody's going to stop you.
Did you know there is a savory version of bread pudding? You'll love it! If you're sticking with a sweet version, then I just have another one for you. Delicious bread soufflé with candied fruit and raisins.
Ingredients:
- bread loaf
- butter
- apples
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- eggs
- half and half
- Pinch of salt
- Powder sugar for dusting
- Caramel sauce (from the jar or your favorite recipe)
How to make it:
- Cut the bread into slices. If slices are too large, cut them in half. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven on broiler setting for about two minutes on each side, or until they are crisp and golden brown in color. Please note that oven temperatures vary. My broiler heats at 550 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Meanwhile, melt one tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the grated apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté until apples slightly soften about 4 minutes. Let cool.
In a large bowl mix the eggs, half &half, salt, and the remaining sugar. Fold in the apple mixture. Add the toasted bread slices and soak for 10-15 minutes. - Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Using the remaining butter, grease a 10 inch round or square baking dish. Layer bread slices but don’t worry about placing them in neatly. You want some uneven height. Those pieces will be crispier and create a wonderful contrast to the soft middle. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread.
- Bake for 45 minutes. To serve, dust with powder sugar, and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Caramel Apple Pie Bread Pudding
EQUIPMENT
- Skillet
- Baking sheet and dish
Ingredients
- 1 bread loaf, about 1 lb
- 2 tablespoon butter, divided
- 2 large apples, grated
- ½ c brown sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- Pinch of salt
- Powder sugar for dusting
- Caramel sauce, from the jar or your favorite recipe
Instructions
- Cut the bread into slices. If slices are too large, cut them in half. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven on broiler setting for about two minutes on each side, or until they are crisp and golden brown in color. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Meanwhile, melt one tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the grated apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sauté until apples slightly soften about 4 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl mix the eggs, half &half, salt, and the remaining sugar. Fold in the apple mixture. Add the toasted bread slices and soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Using the remaining butter, grease a 10 inch round or square baking dish. Layer bread slices. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread.
- Bake for 45 minutes. To serve, dust with powder sugar and drizzle with caramel sauce.
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Notes
- Don’t worry about placing bread slices into the baking dish neatly. You want some uneven height. Those pieces will be crispier and create a wonderful contrast to the soft middle.
- Please note that oven temperatures vary. My broiler heats at 550 degrees F.
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