Apple-Nut Bread Pudding Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups (170g) 3/4" bread cubes, from stale bread
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups (283g) milk or light cream
• 1/4 cup (85g) boiled cider or 1/4 cup (70g) apple juice concentrate
• 2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup (106g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons King Arthur Apple Pie Spice
• 1/2 cup (85g) raisins or dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups (213g) apples, diced, unpeeled
• 3/4 cup (85g) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
• 2 cups (454g) milk or half-and-half, divided
• 1/2 vanilla bean, slit lengthwise
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup (99g to 149g) granulated sugar, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 6 large egg yolks