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Irresistible Apple Cider Caramel Bread Pudding Recipe

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A cozy and indulgent dessert combining sweet brioche bread, spiced apple cider, and gooey caramel sauce. Perfect for fall evenings or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups brioche or challah bread, cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the brioche or challah into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Allow the bread to sit out for a few hours or lightly toast it in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes to dry it out.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple cider, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Gently toss everything together so the bread is evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  5. Once the bread has soaked up the custard, pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it boil. Once it turns a deep amber color (about 5-7 minutes), remove from heat and carefully whisk in the warm cream, apple cider, butter, and salt. Return to low heat if needed to smooth out any lumps.
  8. Allow the bread pudding to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over each serving.

Notes

[‘Dry bread is key for soaking up the custard without turning mushy. Lightly toast it in the oven if needed.’, ‘If your caramel sauce seizes when you add the cream, return it to low heat and stir until smooth again.’, ‘Keep an eye on the bread pudding while it’s in the oven to avoid overbaking.’, ‘You can assemble the bread pudding a day in advance and refrigerate it. Bake it fresh when ready to serve.’, ‘For a winter twist, add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to the custard.’]

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Keywords: Apple Cider, Caramel, Bread Pudding, Fall Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe

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