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Apple Caramel Bread Pudding

January 10, 2017

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I can’t think of a dessert that shouts COMFORT FOOD more than bread pudding!   

 

Now, when I think of COMFORT

I imagine myself curled up on the couch in front of a fire,

sipping hot tea, wrapped in a plush blanket!

I said “imagine,” because I’m much too busy for that, but it’s a nice thought!

It’s those same feelings I get when I think of comfort food, all warm and yummy.

Bread pudding is popular around the world in both sweet and savory form, but Americans typically think of it as a dessert.

I’ve always loved bread pudding, so I’m glad to see it’s been making a comeback in recent years. I’m finding it on restaurant menus more and more, which is a real treat!   

This apple and caramel bread pudding can be whipped up anytime and chances are you may have all the ingredients you need to make it on hand.

I dreamed up this knock-out version the other day when I had lots of extra croissants on hand that I bought on sale. I do love croissants. If you don’t want to use croissants any bread will do.

Since I always have apples in the fruit bowl… Eureka, I’ve got the perfect recipe!

The buttery richness of the croissants, the creamy base and aromatic apples, cinnamon, and vanilla… and then the caramel topping… let me tell you, this was unbelievable.

Warm, sweet and decadent… it was difficult to stop myself at just one helping.

Serve it warm or cold, it doesn’t matter. Serve it for dessert or breakfast, it doesn’t matter – it’s that good, I’m not kidding!

I’m not kidding!

Sweetened condensed milk is the secret ingredient in this recipe that makes it incredibly easy – and delicious. No need to add sugar since the sweetened condensed milk provides all the sweetness you’ll need.

Cut up the croissants, chop an apple, mix in the cream, milk, and butter… there’s no reason you can’t whip this up on short notice, it’s so simple.

Give this recipe a try when you’re craving warmth and comfort… and LOTS of compliments!

Apple Caramel Bread Pudding
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 5 croissants
  • 1 large apple or 2 small apples (I used honey crisp), peeled and sliced
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
  1. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish
  2. Cut croissants (or bread) into 1-inch cubes
  3. Place them in the buttered dish, with sliced apples
  4. In a medium bowl combine sweetened condensed milk, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons caramel, whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour mixture over bread and apples.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Drizzle remaining caramel on top.
  8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes until serving.
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14 Comments Filed Under: Dessert, FAVORITES, Fruit, Sweet, Sweet and Savory Tagged With: apple, Bread, bread pudding, caramel

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Comments

  1. justginster says

    January 12, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    You mention both condensed milk and milk in your instructions, but I only see condensed milk in the ingredients list…how much regular milk is needed? Excited to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      sorry about that, I adjusted the ingredient list to include a cup of milk.

  2. techlazy.com says

    February 23, 2017 at 3:09 am

    I made this for dinner tonight and omg is this INCREDIBLE. I subbed the chicken broth for veggie broth to make it vegetarian and I am sure it tastes just as good — if not better! I am definitely saving this and making it again. And again. Thanks for the post!!!

    Reply
  3. Mohit Kumar says

    November 20, 2017 at 5:29 am

    Looks delicious. Going to make this dish in the next upcoming days.
    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  4. Maggie says

    March 10, 2018 at 12:17 am

    Bread Pudding is my favorite and I can’t wait to make this flavor combination, it looks amazing!

    Reply
  5. Alvin Charles says

    September 12, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Nice Dish.

    For how many days can we keep this into a fridge?

    Reply
    • Diane says

      September 15, 2018 at 10:21 am

      I would estimate it’ll be good for 7 days in fridge.

    • Rolis Wells says

      November 30, 2018 at 4:08 am

      Thanks

  6. Tiffany says

    October 9, 2018 at 2:46 am

    Hey! This looks amazing I can’t wait to make it, I always have extra bread and eggs and apples, this will be a winner in with my family.

    Reply
  7. Deepika says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    I love bread pudding and it looks so tasty. I’ll surely make this at home. Thanx for sharing this lovely recipe.

    Reply
  8. Arjun says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    This is INCREDIBLE way to make bread pudding. I gonna try this one.

    Reply
  9. Annie says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, I can’t wait to make it.

    Reply

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