Apple Spice Naughty Nice Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Spice Naughty Nice Bread Pudding

• Eggs
• Milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Apples
• Raisins
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Bread Cubes
• Light Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter (for grown-up sauce), 2 tablespoons butter (for kid-friendly sauce)
• Pecans
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Coffee Flavored Liqueur
• Maple Syrup
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (for kid-friendly sauce)

How to Make Apple Spice Naughty Nice Bread Pudding

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or 12 muffin tins.
2. Place 6 cups of cubed stale bread in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together: 2 cups peeled and diced apples, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 6 large eggs, 1 ½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients over the bread cubes and gently toss to combine. Let stand for at least 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
5. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish or muffin tins.
6. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces), and a pinch of salt. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to create a crumbly topping.
7. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the bread pudding.
8. Bake for 30-40 minutes for muffins, or 40-50 minutes for the 9x13 inch dish, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
9. **Grown-up Sauce (optional):**
10. Combine 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter, and ¼ cup heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
11. Stir in 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur (e.g., rum, bourbon).
12. **Kid-friendly Sauce:**
13. Combine ¼ cup maple syrup and 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted.
14. Stir in 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar and microwave until dissolved.
15. Serve warm with your choice of sauce. This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight; bake in the morning.