Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding ๐๐๐ฎ
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Description: This delightful Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding recipe, hailing from the Honolulu Advertiser and cherished for about 15 years, delivers a warm, comforting dessert that’s both rich and delicious. While sweet bread is easily accessible in Hawaii, you can achieve equally scrumptious results using regular white bread. The melding of tender bread cubes with spiced apples, raisins, and a creamy custard creates a dessert thatโs sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped apples (about 2 medium apples) ๐
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice ๐
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ๐ฟ
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ๐ง
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar ๐
- 3 cups whole milk ๐ฅ
- 2 large eggs ๐ฅ
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ๐ฆ
- 1/2 cup raisins ๐
- 6 cups bread cubes (about 6 slices of bread) ๐
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). This will ensure that it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your bread pudding to golden perfection.
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Prepare the Apples: In a nonstick frying pan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped apples and lemon juice, sautรฉing until the apples become tender. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and brown sugar, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens and the apples are coated in a lovely, spiced syrup. Once done, set this apple mixture aside.
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Prepare the Bread: Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with butter. Arrange the bread cubes evenly in the pan. Scatter the raisins over the top of the bread cubes, ensuring theyโre distributed throughout.
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Make the Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and whole milk to the eggs. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the sautรฉed apple mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
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Assemble the Bread Pudding: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes in the prepared baking pan. Use a spoon to press down on the bread cubes to ensure they absorb the custard mixture thoroughly.
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Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean. The top should be golden brown, and the pudding should be set.
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Cool and Serve: Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm from the oven or at room temperature, perhaps with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra special touch. ๐ฐโจ
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 165.1 kcal
- Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 48.6 mg
- Sodium: 56.9 mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.1 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugar: 23.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
This warm and comforting bread pudding is a wonderful way to enjoy a classic dessert with a touch of tropical flair. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening treat, it promises to bring smiles to faces and warmth to hearts.
