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Apple Pie Bread Pudding – Warm, Cozy & Perfect with Ice Cream

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A cozy, custardy dessert filled with spiced apples and buttery bread — this Apple Pie Bread Pudding is like fall in a baking dish.

Ingredients

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Bread Base:

  • 67 cups cubed brioche or challah

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Apple Filling:

  • 34 apples, peeled and diced

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • Pinch of cloves (optional)

  • 2 tbsp butter

Custard:

  • 4 eggs

  • 1¾ cups whole milk

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Toast bread cubes if desired. Sauté apples with sugar, spices, and butter until just tender.

  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and spices.

  • Layer bread and apple mixture in a greased 9×13 dish. Pour custard over top and press down gently.

  • Refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight.

  • Bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes until golden and set.

  • Let rest before serving. Top with caramel or ice cream if desired.

Notes

Great for make-ahead baking. Freeze leftovers. Use mixed apple types for balanced flavor.