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Apple Bread Pudding topped wit Pecans and Bourbon Caramel Sauce on White Plate.
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Apple Bread Pudding (with Bourbon Caramel Sauce)

 A delicious Apple Bread Pudding with Pecans that is topped with a Bourbon Caramel Sauce.
Course Breads, Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword apple, bourbon, bread pudding, breakfast, caramel sauce, dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 617kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces French bread or Challah, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 11 1/2 cups)
  • 4 apples Honey Crisp suggested
  • 4 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces, plus more for dish

For Garnish

  • ½ cup pecans chopped and lightly toasted
  • bourbon caramel sauce or use regular store bought caramel sauce. See Notes for Bourbon Caramel Sauce.

Instructions

  • Whisk together egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, 2 cups heavy cream, and 2/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Add bread pieces, and toss to coat pieces evenly. Cover and chill 8 to 12 hours to allow bread to absorb the liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Chop apples. (You will have about 6 1/2 cups.)
  • Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Remove soaked bread from refrigerator; stir in 4 tablespoons butter pieces and chopped apples.
  • Fold in whipped egg whites until combined.
  • Transfer mixture to a well-greased (with butter) 13- x 9-inch baking dish or a large cast-iron skillet. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven until it puffs in the center, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil, and bake until the top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve bread pudding with chopped pecans scattered on top and optional bourbon caramel sauce.

Notes

I use our favorite caramel sauce with bourbon that you can find at...
https://creative-culinary.com/best-salted-caramel-sauce-bourbon-recipe/

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1308IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 3mg