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Apple Crumble Bread Pudding

A delightful dessert that combines soft bread soaked in creamy custard with tender apples, topped with a crunchy crumble for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding Base
  • 6 cups bread cubes (brioche, challah, or French bread) Use day-old bread for better absorption of custard.
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith) Feel free to swap apples for pears.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk Can replace with a flavored alternative like almond or coconut milk.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Experiment with other spices like nutmeg or allspice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup crumble topping Optional, can be enhanced with nuts.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, diced apples, and half of the crumble topping, if using. Stir gently to mix.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and apple mixture. Gently fold everything together to ensure even coating.
  5. Transfer this mixture into your prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining crumble topping on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
  2. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce. Dust with powdered sugar for a lovely presentation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; can freeze for up to three months.