Apple and Date Challah Bread Pudding — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• Two 1-pound loaves of challah, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 20 cups)
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon apple liqueur, such as calvados
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 medium apple, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• ½ cup pitted dates, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing