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apple pie bread pudding

A warm and cozy bread pudding infused with apple pie filling, rich custard, cinnamon, and vanilla—perfect for holidays or comforting nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 6 cups cubed brioche or French bread slightly stale
  • 2 cups apple pie filling chopped
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Stir in chopped apple pie filling.
  5. Pour custard mixture evenly over bread and press lightly.
  6. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to absorb.
  7. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
  8. Bake for 40–50 minutes until golden and set.
  9. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for added richness.