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So, I’ve been craving something sweet and comforting lately, and I thought, why not try making an apple pie bread pudding? It sounded like the perfect combination of two amazing desserts. I dug up a recipe and got to work. It all started with gathering the ingredients. I grabbed some stale bread, a few apples, eggs, milk, sugar, and the usual suspects like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Getting Started
First things first, I preheated my oven to 350°F (175°C). While that was warming up, I started prepping the bread. I had a loaf of day-old challah bread lying around, so I cubed it into bite-sized pieces. You can use any bread you like, really, but I find that heartier bread works best.
- Chop the apples
- Mix the custard
- Layer bread and apples
- Pour custard over the top
- Bake until golden and set
Making the Magic Happen
Next up, the apples. I peeled, cored, and sliced them into thin pieces. Then, I tossed them in a bowl with some sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. I love the smell of cinnamon and apples together – it just screams “fall” to me.
Now for the custard. In a separate bowl, I whisked together some eggs, milk, a bit more sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. I poured that creamy mixture into a big bowl, added in my bread cubes, and gave everything a good mix, making sure all the bread was nicely soaked.
Putting It All Together
I greased up a baking dish and started layering. I spread half of the soaked bread cubes on the bottom, then topped it with the spiced apple slices. Then, I added the rest of the bread on top. Finally, I poured any remaining custard over the whole thing, making sure every bit of bread was soaked.
Baking and Enjoying
I popped the dish into the preheated oven and baked it for about 45-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when it’s golden brown on top and the custard is set – no more jiggly business in the center. The smell that filled my kitchen was absolutely divine.
I let it cool for a bit before digging in. Oh, man, it was good! The warm, spiced apples with the soft, custardy bread was just heavenly. It’s like a warm hug in dessert form. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it’s also great on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
This apple pie bread pudding is definitely a keeper. It’s easy to make, and it’s a total crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a cozy night in or a holiday gathering. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!
