Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding Recipe
Description:
This delightful Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table, bringing together the warmth of baked apples, tart cranberries, and comforting spices. Topped with a luscious Lemon Sauce, it’s a dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings while adding a touch of seasonal flair to any occasion.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 1321.3
- Fat Content: 54.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 27.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 320.1mg
- Sodium Content: 615.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 192.7g
- Fiber Content: 6.1g
- Sugar Content: 162g
- Protein Content: 16g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Slices of Bread |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 cups | Milk |
| 1 cup | Fresh Cranberries |
| 1/2 cup | Water |
| – | Eggs |
| 4 | Cinnamon |
| – | Nutmeg |
| – | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 | Rum |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 3 | Tart Apples |
| 3/4 cup | Walnut Halves |
Instructions:
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Prepare Bread Mixture:
- Place the bread slices and 2 cups of sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Pour milk over the bread and sugar mixture, ensuring it’s well combined.
- Allow the bread to soak up the milk for about an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Cook Cranberry Compote:
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and fresh cranberries.
- Cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
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Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, rum, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the egg mixture over the soaked bread cubes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Stir in the diced tart apples, drained cranberries from the compote, and walnut halves, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Bake the Pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the entire mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the pudding is puffed up and golden brown on top.
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Serve:
- Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before cutting it into squares.
- Serve warm, and for an extra touch of decadence, drizzle each serving with the prepared Lemon Sauce (recipe #74942).
Tips:
- For added flavor, consider using day-old bread or brioche for the bread pudding base.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by altering the amount of sugar used in both the bread mixture and cranberry compote.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits to the bread pudding mixture for additional texture and flavor.
Enjoy your Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce, and let its cozy flavors transport you to the heart of autumn with every bite! 🍎🍞🍇
