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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eunice asibor
[email protected]I made this bread pudding for my friends and they all raved about it. It was a big hit!
Mujahid Ahsan
[email protected]This honey apple bread pudding is the perfect way to use up leftover bread. It's a delicious and easy dessert that the whole family will love.
Tahasinaindo Tahasinaindo
[email protected]I love how this bread pudding is not too sweet. The honey and apples give it just the right amount of sweetness.
Aroni Regani
[email protected]This bread pudding is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy dessert.
Adebayo Muiz
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but this honey apple version changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious!
Raja Sami
[email protected]This honey apple bread pudding is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor.
Emerson
[email protected]I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Mb Nuralom
[email protected]This bread pudding was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The apples and honey gave it a perfect sweetness.
Abinash Chy
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The honey apple bread pudding was easy to make and turned out delicious. My family loved it.
TG reacts
[email protected]This honey apple bread pudding was a hit! The flavors of honey and apple complemented each other perfectly, and the bread pudding was moist and fluffy.