I made these sweet bread puddings as a surprise dessert for Matt the other night. This was my first time making a sweet bread pudding & I'm not sure why I waited so long. These puddings bake up thick with custard and are oh so rich. They puff up as they cook making for a wonderful presentation.
I used ciabatta bread in this but I think any white or light wheat bread would work.
Apple Bread Pudding
3 - 4 c 1/2-inch bread cubes (depends on the size of your ramekins)
2 apples, peeled, cored & diced
2 eggs
1/4 c sugar
2 T packed brown sugar
1/2 t vanilla
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
salt
1 1/4 c milk
Mix the bread cubes & diced apples together. Place in four individual ramekins.
Beat the eggs. Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & a pinch of salt. Stir in milk.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the four ramekins. Use a spoon to press the bread down into the mixture to soak it in. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Sprinkle a little cinnamon & sugar on the top of each ramekin. Place the ramekins in a water bath & bake for 60 minutes until they are golden brown & the custard has set.
Serves 4
Day 1 - Apple Waffles
Day 2 - Ginger Peach Applesauce
Day 3 - Baked Apples
Day 4 - Apple Turnovers
Mmmmm. I'm thinking Challah, or cinnamon bread. Thanks for another great apple recipe.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE SWEET BREAD PUDDINGS!
ReplyDeleteLove this. I also like the fact that there is no butter in it.
ReplyDeleteHi! Just started reading your blog this week. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI grew up with sweet bread puddings and they are one of my favorites. I haven't had a variety with apple in it though. This sounds great.
mom24 - Cinnamon bread would be awesome in this.
ReplyDeletelori - welcome, glad your enjoying the blog!
This looks so tasty! What size ramekin did you use?
ReplyDeleteMaggie - The ramekins I used are 1 & 1/2 cup. These puddings were so rich though that next time I'd use a smaller ramekin, maybe 1 cup for each serving.
ReplyDeleteKat-This sounds delicious and seems like the perfect way to use all the great apples at the farmers' market (and extra homemade bread when it cools off enough to start baking again0.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea.
My husband loves bread pudding, so I should make this for him!
ReplyDeleteI love bread pudding and I would never have thought about adding apple to it.
ReplyDeleteAll of your apple recipes look so good!
ReplyDeleteahhh, milk, bread and eggs.
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I am still loving your savory bread puddings........
that looks great! and no raisins! (yes, I am anti-raisin)
ReplyDeleteNow wouldn't this be a nice dessert to present this fall? Off to get apples.
ReplyDeletewho needs raisins? not me. this is magnificent and magical, which is saying a lot for me--i've never been impressed by bread puddings. bravo. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm liking all your apple posts.. Keep em coming!
ReplyDeleteI made something really similar to this. It's an apple cornbread pudding and it's really easy b/c you use already made cornbread and apple cider. I can't wait to try your recipe. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy kids will love this. Every time they see me busy with my ramekins they know I am making something special. They love apple treats.
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