The Best Apple Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe with MapleBourbon

The Best Apple Pecan Bread Pudding Recipe with MapleBourbon

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Transform stale bread into this cracking Apple Pecan Bread Pudding Rich custard tender apples and a glorious bourbon drizzle make this the ultimate comfort bake

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (about 1 lb / 450g) day-old, stale bread (Brioche, Challah, or firm French bread recommended), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 300g)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) raw pecan halves, lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 extra egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream (35% fat)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pure Grade A maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) bourbon (or apple juice)
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter (for drizzle)

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