Caramel Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce is a heartwarming dessert that combines the comforting flavors of caramel and baked apples with a touch of bourbon. This rich, gooey pudding is perfect for gatherings, evoking nostalgia with each bite. Its delightful aroma fills the kitchen, making it an unforgettable treat for family and friends. Serve warm with a generous drizzle of bourbon sauce for a truly indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale French bread, torn into pieces
- 4 cups diced tart apples (like Granny Smith)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in the torn bread and diced apples until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, pressing down slightly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Meanwhile, prepare the bourbon sauce by melting brown sugar, butter, bourbon, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve the pudding warm with bourbon sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding dried cranberries or substituting apples with pears. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat at 350°F until warmed through.