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caramel apple pie bread pudding

Caramel Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
This Apple Pie Bread Pudding recipe is the perfect holiday dessert! We love bread pudding around here, so we added this Caramel Apple Bread Pudding to our recipe collection. It's good for dessert, or even for Christmas morning breakfast!
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Ingredients

  • 10 cups cubed French bread 454 grams, from a 1-pound loaf
  • 14 ounces apple pie filling 397 grams (1 can)
  • 4 large eggs 200 grams
  • 1 cup heavy cream 227 grams
  • 1 cup apple cider 227 grams
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce 60 grams
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
  • 1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
  • ½ cup granola 57 grams
  • Vanilla ice cream optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Line the prepared dish with a single layer of bread cubes.
    10 cups cubed French bread
    pieces of bread arranged at the bottom of a casserole dish
  • Take a knife and cut up the apple pie filling, while still in the can. Spoon the apple pie filling onto the bread layer. It doesn't have to be perfect, Just spread the apples about.
    14 ounces apple pie filling
    pieces of bread and apples in baking dish
  • Top the apple with another layer of bread and pack tightly.
    brea pudding assembled in casserole dish, before baking
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, cider, caramel, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
    4 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup apple cider, 3 tablespoons caramel sauce, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    a person mixing ingredients in a bowl with a whisk.
  • Pour mixture over the bread.
    pieces of bread arranged in pudding mixture
  • Cover with foil and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to prepare, take bread out of the refrigerator and let rest on the counter while you preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granola. Spread over the top of the bread. Again, doesn't have to be perfect.
    1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granola
    a baking pan filled with sliced bread and nuts.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until bread is fully toasted and eggs are set.
  • Serve warm with ice cream, if so inclined.
    Vanilla ice cream

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Notes

  • You can use cinnamon swirl bread in place of the French bread for a stronger cinnamon flavor!
  • Make sure you use apple cider (the beverage), NOT apple cider vinegar!!
  • You can use rolled oats in place of the granola.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store caramel apple pie bread pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg