Warm Apple Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pound challah or brioche, diced into 1-inch chunks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (to cook filling)
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3 large apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup light brown sugar (to sweeten filling)
→ Custard
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4 large eggs
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup white sugar
→ Bourbon Sauce
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3 tablespoons bourbon
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup light brown sugar
# Instructions:
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Start by heating the oven to 350°F. Spread bread chunks on a baking tray and toast them for around 10 minutes or until they’re slightly golden.
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Heat up the apples with vanilla, butter, light brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften nicely.
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In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and sugar until the mixture looks smooth.
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Grease a 9x13 pan, then mix the warm apples and bread cubes in it. Pour the custard over everything and let it sit for 15 minutes to soak.
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Pop it in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes until the top is nicely set and golden. It’s ready when a knife comes out clean.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir in the cream for 2 minutes, and then add bourbon. Let it simmer for 1 more minute.
# Notes:
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Skip toasting if using older bread.
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Store sauce separately from the pudding for the best results.
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You can prepare this ahead of time and warm it up when ready to serve.