Apple Bread Pudding with Warm Butter Sauce

Bring back memories of Grandma's kitchen with a comforting bread pudding with a rich caramel sauce. Author: Betty Crocker Kitchens

Prep time:
Serving size: 12
Calories per serving: 535

Ingredients:
BREAD PUDDING:
4 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 medium apples, peeled, cubed (2 cups)
12 ounces French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half and half


Directions:
Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In large bowl, beat 4 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Beat in milk, whipping cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well blended. Stir in apples and 7 cups of the bread pieces. Let stand 20 minutes.

Pour apple mixture into baking dish. Lightly press remaining 3 cups bread pieces on top of mixture in baking dish. Brush top of bread with melted butter. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over top.

Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until top is puffed and light golden brown (center will jiggle slightly). Cool 30 minutes.

In 1-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly, just until butter is melted and sauce is hot. Serve warm bread pudding with sauce.


Source: bettycrocker.com