Prune, Apple, and Chestnut Bread Pudding Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 3 cups 1/2-inch cubes firm white bread
• 2 cups half and half
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 pound tart green apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 1/3 cups)
• 2 cups jarred peeled whole chestnuts (about 14 ounces)
• 1 cup 3/4-inch cubes peeled celery root (celeriac)
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry Sherry
• 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1 cup (packed) pitted whole prunes