Warm Apple Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup light brown sugar (for filling)
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3 large apples, peeled and chopped into half-inch chunks
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pound brioche or challah bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Custard
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup white sugar
→ Bourbon Sauce
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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3 tablespoons bourbon
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup light brown sugar
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay out the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast them for 10 minutes or until slightly golden.
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In a pan, soften the apples with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt for around 5 minutes.
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Mix the eggs, milk, and sugar in a bowl until it’s smooth.
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In a greased 9x13 pan, layer the toasted bread cubes with the apple mixture. Pour the custard over everything and let it soak for 15 minutes.
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Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
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Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Add heavy cream, stir for 2 minutes, then add bourbon and simmer briefly.
# Notes:
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If your bread is stale, you can skip toasting it.
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Store the sauce and pudding in separate containers.
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You can prepare this in advance and warm it up later.