HONEY-APPLE BREAD PUDDING
Soft and cakelike challah makes for a deluxe bread pudding. This one is shot through with cubes of apples caramelized in honey, then topped with sliced almonds for crunch. You can assemble the pudding up to two days ahead of time and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Then pop it into the oven an hour or two before you want to serve it, adding a few minutes onto the baking time. It's best served warm, when the apples are at their most jamlike. But leftovers served cold from the fridge make a terrific breakfast.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, brunch, snack, casseroles, custards and puddings, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or large gratin dish.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, spread bread in an even layer. Toast, tossing once or twice, until dried out and light golden, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat honey in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high and cook until it caramelizes, about 5 minutes - you'll be able to tell when it begins to brown and smells nutty.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until it melts, then stir in apples, vanilla seeds and pod, and a pinch of salt. Return to medium-high heat, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until apples are soft and liquid has mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer apples and any liquid to a large bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together half-and-half, milk, eggs and yolks, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gently toss in bread and half the cooked apples (reserve the other half for later). Scrape into prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, and spoon remaining apples on top in an even layer. Drizzle or scrape any reserved apple liquid all over the top, then top with almonds. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, until almonds are toasted and pudding is set but not dry, another 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve, preferably warm.
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Joash Reddy
[email protected]This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread.
Ingrid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
Md Fahim ahammad
[email protected]This bread pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, gooey, and delicious.
Monto Paul
[email protected]I made this bread pudding for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Faith Chege
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this bread pudding again.
zahid Ullah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread pudding didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked it.
King Snaper
[email protected]The bread pudding was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Jesus Santiago
[email protected]This bread pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Maya Magar
[email protected]I love the combination of apples and honey in this recipe. It's a perfect fall dessert.
Asim Awan
[email protected]This was my first time making bread pudding, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the pudding was cooked perfectly.
SMAHR
[email protected]I've made this bread pudding recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Candi Kelley
[email protected]This honey apple bread pudding was a delightful treat! The flavors of the apples, honey, and spices blended perfectly, and the texture was moist and tender. I especially enjoyed the crispy topping.