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Apple Bread Pudding With Hard Cider Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Apple Bread Pudding, inspired by Emeril Lagasse! This comforting classic features tender bread soaked in a luscious custard, studded with sweet apples, and drizzled with a warm, tangy hard cider sauce. Perfect for a cozy autumn evening or a special brunch, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Try it and let us know what you think!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 529.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Bread Pudding With Hard Cider Sauce

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0 (not used, recipe uses hard cider)
  • 0 (not used, recipe uses granulated sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 cups cubed stale bread (recipe specifies challah, brioche, or similar)
  • 1 cup peeled and diced fresh apples (recipe specifies 'fresh apples' generally)
  • ½ cup chopped dried apples
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups hard cider
  • 2 large egg yolks

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How to Make Apple Bread Pudding With Hard Cider Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 10x14 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs.
  4. Add 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup hard cider, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Add 6 cups cubed stale bread (challah, brioche, or a similar bread works well), 1 cup peeled and diced fresh apples, and ½ cup chopped dried apples. Gently stir until the bread is evenly moistened.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard.
  7. Remove from the refrigerator and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and let stand on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the hard cider sauce:
  10. In the top of a double boiler, or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  11. Add ¼ cup granulated sugar and whisk for 1 minute until combined.
  12. Add ½ cup hard cider and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 2 minutes).
  13. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 large egg yolks, one at a time, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
  14. Return to the heat and whisk continuously until the sauce is pale, smooth, and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
  15. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  16. Cut the bread pudding into pieces and drizzle generously with the hard cider sauce.
  17. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

117g

Carbs

13g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Desserts Fruit American Holiday Event Apples Brunch 4 Hours Or Less