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Cinnamon Apple Challah Bread Pudding

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A warm and comforting dessert featuring rich challah bread, caramelized apples, and a cinnamon-scented custard. This cinnamon apple bread pudding is perfect for autumn evenings, holiday brunches, or a cozy breakfast treat.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, cored and diced
  • 4–6 cups cubes or torn pieces of bread (challah, brioche, or baguette)
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons calvados (apple brandy)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and butter a 13×9-inch baking dish. Add the bread cubes to the dish.
  2. In a skillet, cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium heat for about 7 minutes until caramelized. Pour over the bread and toss to combine.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream with the cinnamon stick until bubbles form around the edges. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  5. Slowly whisk the hot milk mixture into the eggs to temper. Stir in the calvados.
  6. Pour the custard evenly over the bread and apples. Let sit for several minutes, gently pressing the bread to soak.
  7. Place the cinnamon stick in the dish and bake for 45–60 minutes until just set in the center with a slight jiggle.
  8. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Optional: top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale bread for best texture—it absorbs the custard without becoming mushy.
  • Substitute calvados with apple cider or juice if desired.
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for depth.
  • Letting the pudding soak before baking ensures even custard distribution.
  • Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

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