Apple bread pudding is a perfect dessert for the fall season. It's warm, cozy, and oh-so-delicious. We have the best apple bread pudding recipe around right here for you to check out.
Apple Bread Pudding
Ingredients:
4 cups cubed French bread
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 3/4 cups hot water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups finely chopped and peeled apples
Apple Bread Pudding Directions:
1. Tear or cut up bread and set aside.
2. Mix eggs in large bowl. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, then add water.
3. Stir in butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Toss apples into bread cubes.
4. Put into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour mixture over and let sit until moistened, pushing down gently with back of wooden spoon.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes.
What Apples Are Best for Bread Pudding?
With so many different varieties of apple out there, it can be hard to know which one is right for your bread pudding. When making bread pudding, you want to avoid softer apple varieties, such as Macintosh. They'll become mushy when baked. While this might be okay for other baked goods, this isn't ideal for bread pudding.
Instead, use firmer apple varieties. Granny Smith apples are very common choices for bakers, and are a perfect selection for apple bread pudding. They hold their structure well when baked, and have a taste that meshes well with the sweetness of many apple desserts. Other common apple varieties that are used for apple bread pudding include Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp.
If you'd like to select a different variety, simply follow the guidelines we've established. Look for an apple that is on the firmer side, particularly one that is intended for baking use. Be wary of apples that are too sweet in flavor, as this could throw off the flavor profile of your apple bread pudding. Of course, if you want your apple bread pudding to be on the sweeter side, that's a different story!
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