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.

Scarlet Pozo
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I can't wait to try this bread pudding recipe.


Peter ivery
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This bread pudding is a must-try!


Waqar Khoso
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I highly recommend this bread pudding recipe.


Asad Khanii
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This is the best bread pudding recipe I've ever tried.


Mazvita Pfende
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This bread pudding is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


katie gamez
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I love this bread pudding! It's the perfect comfort food.


Bulus Anthony
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This bread pudding is a holiday tradition in my family. We make it every year for Christmas dinner. It's always a hit with everyone.


Atis Ria
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This bread pudding is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up leftover bread and fruit to make it. The vanilla cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Ahmed Dawa
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I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious! The cranberries, apples, and pecans add a nice tartness and sweetness to the bread pudding. The vanilla cream sauce is also the perfect finishing touch.


Ike Africa
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This is the best bread pudding I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cranberries, apples, and pecans. The vanilla cream sauce is also delicious.


Obaidul Rohman
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I've already had several requests for the recipe.


Spencer Robinson
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This bread pudding is amazing! The combination of cranberries, apples, and pecans is perfect. I also love the vanilla cream sauce. It's the perfect way to top off this delicious dessert.


Timothy Trotter
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This was my first time making bread pudding, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the vanilla cream sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Tracey Morris
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I've made this bread pudding several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the cranberries and apples add a tart sweetness to the bread pudding.


Habib Rana je
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This Cranberry Apple Pecan Bread Pudding was a hit with my family. The flavors of the cranberries, apples, and pecans were perfectly balanced. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the vanilla cream sauce was the perfect finishing touch.