Best 11 Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding With Vanilla Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding, a delightful dessert that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of cranberries, crisp apples, and nutty pecans. This comforting dish is enveloped in a velvety Vanilla Cream Sauce, elevating it to an extraordinary culinary experience. Alongside this star recipe, discover variations like the Classic Bread Pudding, a timeless dessert brimming with warm spices and plump raisins, and the Chocolate Bread Pudding, a decadent treat featuring rich chocolate chunks and a luscious chocolate sauce. For those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Bread Pudding offers a delightful alternative, catering to dietary preferences without compromising on flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA CREAM SAUCE



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This makes a nice breakfast/brunch dish. The bread pudding itself is not overly sweet, but vanilla cream sauce adds a nice richness. From Morning Glories by Donna Leahy.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups half-and-half (or milk)
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
5 cups stale croissants (or brioche or french bread, cut in cubes)
2 cups milk (or half and half or cream)
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Pudding:.
  • in a medium bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice and set aside.
  • in a large bowl, beat the eggs till frothy and light in color. Add the sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon and beat till smooth.
  • Stir in the butter, half and half and brandy.
  • Toss the apples, cranberries, pecans with the bread cubes.
  • Place the bread mixture in a greased 9x5 loaf pan (or individual custard cups). Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover with foil and weigh down with a bag of rice or dried beans to encourage the bread to absorb the liquid. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325. Remove the foil and weights and place the pudding in a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 55 minutes or till set.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 and bake 10 minutes more, till lightly browned. Serve warm with room temperature sauce.
  • Vanilla Cream Sauce:.
  • Combine milk (or cream) with flour and sugar in a saucepan. Add butter. Heat over medium high heat till it bubbles, stirring. Continue to heat gently till thickened. Stir in vanilla.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter
4 1/2 cups cubed challa bread
3 cups peeled and diced Fuji apples
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups half-and-half*
6 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream, recipe follows
1 pint heavy cream
1 tablespoon orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11 by 13-inch baking dish with room temperature butter.
  • Place cubed brioche in the baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar and cranberries. Pour over bread.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Pour custard over bread. Allow to saturate for a few minutes.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until pudding sets. Serve with whipped cream.
  • Place a medium bowl in the freezer for 1 hour before whipping cream.
  • Add heavy cream to chilled bowl and whip with a hand mixer. Add liqueur and powdered sugar and combine well.

APPLE PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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This is an old time recipe and was in my aunt's cookbook from her Church. Kathryn Esham submitted the recipe. There isn't anything like it here on RecipeZaar. My husband enjoys this. I think the sauce is almost like my grandmother's that I so loved. I hope you will try this one.

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon . baking powder
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups apples, uncooked and diced
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Pudding::.
  • Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together; set aside.
  • Cream butter with lemon rind, vanilla and sugar.
  • Beat in egg. Stir in flour mixture.
  • Add apples. Mix just until lblended together. Turn into a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
  • Vanilla Sauce:.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar with cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in the water and mix well.
  • Over medium heat, cook and stir until it reaches medium thickness.
  • remove from heat. Stir in butter, lemon rind and vanilla.
  • Serve warm over the apple pudding.

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This would go nicely with a Thanksgiving dinner. Top this bread pudding with its Lemon Sauce recipe #74942.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups stale bread, cubed
2 cups sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb fresh cranberries
water, to cover
4 eggs
cinnamon
grated nutmeg, to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 tablespoons rum (dark preferred)
3/4 cup melted butter, cooled
2 firm tart apples, cut in chunks
1/2 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • Place bread and 2 cups sugar in mixing bowl.
  • Pour milk over and mix well.
  • Allow bread to soak up milk for about an hour.
  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and cranberries.
  • Cover with water and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, rum and melted butter.
  • Pour over bread cubes.
  • Stir in apples, drained of their cooking liquid and the walnuts and cranberries.
  • Pour entire mixture into baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until pudding is puffed and golden.
  • Cool slightly, cut into squares and serve with lemon sauce recipe#74942.

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Recipe is taken from the America's Best Recipes cookbook/More Than a Tea Party - Junior League of Boston. I love cranberries -- can't get enough of them and they are so good for you.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Dessert

Time 2m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 loaf French bread, torn into pieces (16-oz. loaf)
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)
2 cups milk, whole
2 cups half-and-half
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum (optional, can use rum extract)
1 tablespoon vanilla
maple syrup (I prefer a custard sauce)

Steps:

  • Combine bread, cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl; toss gently. Combine milk and half and half; pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Combine eggs, sugars, rum and vanilla; stir well. Add egg mixture to chilled bread, stirring gently to combine. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until set and lightly browned. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm with maple syrup or sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 334.3, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 33.8, Protein 12

APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Apple Pecan Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HELEN PEAGRAM

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pecans, coarsely chop
3 eggs
8 slices raisin bread, diced
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups milk
2 medium apples, green
1/4 cup Bourbon or 1/4 cup brandy
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
to taste vanilla ice cream (optional)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spread pecans in a shallow baking pan and bake until golden, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, place bread cubes in a greased 3 qt. or larger slow cooker.
  • Peel, core and thinly slice the apples.
  • Mix lightly together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, add eggs and mix well.
  • Blend in half and half or milk and then stir in bourbon or brandy.
  • Lightly mix pecans with bread and apples.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread. Drizzle with butter.
  • Cover and cook on low until apples are tender when pierced and custard is set; about 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
  • Let pudding stand, covered, for about 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 184.3, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 31.9, Protein 7.7

PECAN BREAD PUDDING



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Bread pudding has been a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. This is a variation I have learned to love.

Provided by AlaskaPam

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (divided)
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans (chopped)
4 cups bread cubes (any kind of firm bread)
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Grease an 8"x8" baking pan with 1 tablespoon of butter. In a large mixing bowl mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the half and half, and 1 cup of the brown sugar. Stir in the salt and nutmeg. Add the bread cubes and 1/2 cup of the pecan, and allow to sit for 20-30 minutes until the bread is completely soaked with the custard.
  • Pour into the baking pan, sprinkle with the remaining pecans and brown sugar. Dot the top with 3 tablespoons butter broken into small pieces.
  • Bake in a pre-heated 350 F oven for 30-40 mins, or until set and golden brown on top.
  • This is great served warm with ice cream or a custard sauce. I like it cold for breakfast too!

APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD



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Cranberries lend a burst of tart flavor and bright color to this quick bread sent in by Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas. Dotted with crunchy nuts, slices of the moist loaf are good for breakfast with a cup of coffee or as a snack anytime of the day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt;. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be very thick). Fold in apples, cranberries and walnuts. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE BREAD PUDDING WITH CRANBERRIES



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I haven't tried this yet, but am going to tonight. I really want to be faithful to use up all my freshly milled, daily bread! This is going to be a GREAT addition to my repertoire.

Provided by vanilla sugar

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 souffle pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large apples
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
lemon juice
4 tablespoons butter
5 eggs
2/3 cup sucanat with honey
2 cups milk
orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups bread cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Peel, core and cut the apple in wedges and than in thin slices, sprinkle and mix with lemon juice and cinnamon. Heat up butter in a shallow pan over medium heat and sauté apple for 2-3 minutes to soften. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and honey granules until well combined. Whisk in the half-and-half, orange zest, and vanilla. Add the bread cubes and cranberries and mix well. Let stand for 15 minutes so the bread can soak up the custard then add the cooled down apples.
  • Preheat oven to 325. Put your mixture into a buttered souffle pan. Place souffle pan into a roasting pan. Place both pans into the oven and fill the roasting pan with boiling water 1/2 way up the outside of the souffle pan. Bake for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 156, Sodium 264.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7, Protein 7.8

GRAMMA'S APPLE BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding is the ultimate in comfort food from Gramma's kitchen. It is great for using up bread and apples. Enjoy!

Provided by MESHEL

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups soft bread cubes
¼ cup raisins
2 cups peeled and sliced apples
1 cup brown sugar
1 ¾ cups milk
¼ cup margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread, raisins, and apples. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 3/4 cups milk, and 1/4 cup margarine. Cook and stir until margarine is melted. Pour over bread mixture in bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and eggs. Pour bread mixture into prepared dish, and pour egg mixture over bread.
  • Bake in preheated oven 40 to 50 minutes, or until center is set and apples are tender.
  • While pudding is baking, mix together sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup margarine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Serve over bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 46.7 g

CRANBERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This down-home dessert takes on a touch of elegance when I serve it warm and drizzled with a thin orange custard sauce. It's so pretty that I often make it for dinner guests using either fresh or frozen cranberries. -Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 slices bread, crusts removed, cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ORANGE CUSTARD SAUCE:
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 orange zest strip (1/4 inch)
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries and orange zest. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake, uncovered, for 65-75 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar. Stir in cream and orange zest strip. Cook over low heat about 15-20 minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly but gently. Do not allow to boil. Immediately transfer to a bowl., Place bowl in an ice-water bath for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in extract. Discard orange zest. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips for Making the Best Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream Sauce:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh cranberries, tart apples, crunchy pecans, and a warm, comforting bread pudding base come together to create a truly special dish.
  • Don't overcook the bread pudding. The custard should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Overcooked bread pudding will be dry and dense.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with the vanilla cream sauce. The sauce adds a luscious, creamy richness that perfectly complements the bread pudding.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and is a festive and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try!

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