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Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

ThisCaramel Apple Bread Pudding is warm, comforting, and perfect for sharing as summer fades into fall.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread Pudding
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients

  • 4 cups day-old bread, cubed anykind works, but I love a rustic sourdough
  • 3 large apples, peeled, cored, diced NOT red delicious
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce see recipe below, or use store-bought
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Spread the cubed bread and diced apples evenly in the dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
  • Pour the mixture over the bread and apples, pressing gently so everything absorbs the custard.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
  • Serve warm, maybe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for good measure!

Notes

Have an electric pressure cooker?  Make your own one ingredient caramel sauce. 

Easy Button 1-Ingredient Caramel Sauce:

Making caramel sauce using sweetened condensed milk in a pressure cooker is a simple and delicious method. Here's how you can do it:
  1. Prepare the Can: Remove the label from a can of sweetened condensed milk. Make sure the can is not dented or damaged.
  2. Place in Pressure Cooker: Place the can on its side in the pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover the can completely, ensuring there is at least an inch of water above the can.
  3. Seal and Cook: Seal the pressure cooker and set it to high pressure. Cook the can for about 40 minutes. If you prefer a darker, thicker caramel, you can cook it for up to 60 minutes.
  4. Release Pressure and Cool: After the cooking time is up, carefully release the pressure according to your pressure cooker's instructions. Allow the can to cool completely before opening it. This is very important to avoid any risk of burns or injury.
  5. Open and Enjoy: Once the can is completely cool, open it, and you'll have a rich, creamy caramel sauce ready to use!