Best 6 Grammas Apple Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding, a classic dessert that combines the comforting flavors of bread, apples, and a rich custard filling. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, promising a nostalgic experience with every bite. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dish, as we unveil the step-by-step instructions and explore variations that add a modern twist to tradition. From the classic Apple Bread Pudding to intriguing alternatives like Cranberry Apple Bread Pudding and Caramel Apple Bread Pudding, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. Embark on a delectable adventure as you explore the world of Apple Bread Pudding, creating unforgettable moments with family and friends.

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

APPLE PIE BREAD PUDDING



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Day-old brioche works best for soaking up the custard mixture in this hybrid dessert. The sweet-tart apples are a nice counterpoint to the rich pudding.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
8 ounces brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise in 1/4-inch thick pieces (2 cups)
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack set in the lower third of the oven. Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cream, milk, and eggs. Add brioche and gently toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to soak.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt; stir until smooth and well combined. Add apples and toss to coat.
  • Gently fold apple mixture into the bread mixture until well combined. Spoon bread and apple mixture into prepared pie plate, then pour remaining liquid over top just to fill to the edge of the dish (you may not use all of it). Sprinkle with turbinado sugar, if desired.
  • Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, for 45 minutes (with a parchment-lined baking sheet placed at the bottom of the oven to catch drips). Uncover and continue to bake until bread pudding is golden brown and set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes more. Let sit on a wire rack 10 to 20 minutes before serving with ice cream. Bread pudding is best served warm, but can be kept refrigerated, tightly covered, up to 3 days.

GRANDMA DAVIDSON'S BAKED APPLE PUDDING



Grandma Davidson's Baked Apple Pudding image

My savvy grandmother whipped up recipes like this homey, cinnamon-scented apple pudding in the Depression years. Many of us still make them today. -Holly Sharp, Warren, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Add milk; stir just until blended. Fold in apples. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. deep baking dish. Dot with butter., Pour boiling water over top. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE BREAD



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Delicious aroma of apples, cinnamon and nuts baking in the bread will make anyone's mouth water. -Sheila Bradshaw, Powell, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup rye flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup sweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, apple juice, applesauce and oil until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Pour into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLE BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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This apple bread pudding with caramel sauce has been in my life for a long time. It's a family fave and always on my buffet when I put together a brunch. It's also special enough for dinner dessert. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 4 medium)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
BREAD PUDDING:
6 large eggs
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dash ground nutmeg
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples, sugar, raisins, walnuts and cinnamon; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., For bread pudding, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, 1-1/2 cups sugar, cream, vanilla and nutmeg until blended. Stir in bread cubes and apple mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For caramel sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cover; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 1 minute., Uncover pan; continue to boil until syrup turns a medium amber color. Immediately remove from heat and carefully stir in cream and butter. Serve with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GRAMMA'S APPLE BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pudding, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups soft bread cubes
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups peeled and sliced apples
1 cup brown sugar
1 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* F.
  • Grease a 7x11" baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine bread, raisins, and apples. I.
  • n a small saucepan over med. heat, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1-3/4 cup 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 teaspoons vanilla, and eggs. Pour bread mixture into prepared dish, and pour egg mixture over bread. Bake for 40-60 min., or until center is set and apples are tender.
  • While pudding is baking, mix together sugar, brown sugar, milk, and margarine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • Serve over bread pudding.

GRANNY SMITH APPLES AND GINGER BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA BEAN CREME ANGLAISE AND CREME FRAICHE WHIPPED CREAM



Granny Smith Apples and Ginger Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise and Creme Fraiche Whipped Cream image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple brandy, such as Calvados
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
2 cinnamon sticks
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Salt
1/4 cup apple brandy, such as Calvados
1/2 loaf day-old country loaf bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
5 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup creme fraiche
Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For the bread pudding custard: Combine the cream, milk, vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Whisk together the yolks, granulated sugar and maple syrup in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture until combined. Remove the vanilla pod and whisk in the apple brandy. Strain the custard into a clean bowl.
  • For the apple-ginger caramel sauce: To a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and allow to melt. Next, add the apples, cinnamon sticks and ginger and saute until softened but still hold their shape. Season with salt. Deglaze with the apple brandy and allow to cook until the sauce has become a thick, glazy consistency. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Combine the apple-ginger caramel sauce with the bread.
  • For the anglaise: Bring the half-and-half, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean seeds to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  • Whisk together the yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until at the pale ribbon stage. Slowly whisk in the hot half-and-half, return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture coats the back of the spoon. Strain into a bowl and set over an ice bath. Stir until chilled. Cover with plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving
  • To assemble and bake: Place the silicone molds in a roasting pan. Fill the molds with the soaked bread, and then pour the bread pudding custard over the bread, pressing down on the bread to totally submerge it in the custard. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up some of the custard.
  • Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and pour in hot tap water until it comes halfway up the sides of the inner roasting pan. Bake until the sides are slightly puffed and the center jiggles slightly, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and the water bath and cool on a baking rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • For the whipped cream: In a cold bowl, whisk the cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in the creme fraiche until combined.
  • Unmold the bread pudding, serve with the vanilla bean creme anglaise and whipped cream. Dust with cinnamon, powdered sugar and garnish with mint. Bread pudding is best served warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Bread: Use a slightly stale bread, for a firmer texture. French bread, challah, and brioche are some popular options.
  • Soak the Bread Properly: Make sure the bread is evenly coated and fully soaked in the egg mixture, but not soggy.
  • Use Fresh Apples: Apples are the star of the show, so choose a variety that is firm, flavorful, and not too tart.
  • Add Spices and Flavors: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add vanilla extract or citrus zest for extra flavor.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Keep an eye on the pudding as it bakes, and remove it from the oven when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding is a comforting and nostalgic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a recipe that even novice bakers can master. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in this classic treat. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or savor it chilled for breakfast, Gramma's Apple Bread Pudding is sure to become a family favorite.

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