Ingredients
- Bread Pudding
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cubed (2 cups)
- 12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, beat 4 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Beat in milk, whipping cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well blended. Stir in apples and 7 cups of the bread pieces. Let stand 20 minutes.
3. Pour apple mixture into baking dish. Lightly press remaining 3 cups bread pieces on top of mixture in baking dish. Brush top of bread with melted butter. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over top.
4. Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until top is puffed and light golden brown (center will jiggle slightly). Cool 30 minutes.
5. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly, just until butter is melted and sauce is hot. Serve warm bread pudding with sauce.