This apple cider bread pudding is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall with its warm cider flavor and comforting texture. It’s a perfect way to use up stale bread and create a cozy baking experience in your kitchen.

This recipe combines the sweetness of apples with the richness of custard, making it an ideal choice for apple dessert lovers looking for a comforting treat.

Delicious Apple Cider Bread Pudding

This bread pudding recipe features layers of bread soaked in a spiced apple cider custard, mixed with tender apple pieces. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving 6-8 people, making it a wonderful addition to your fall comfort sweets collection.

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old bread, cubed
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup milk
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
• Butter for greasing the baking dish
• Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Combine the Bread and Apples: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and diced apples. If using, add the raisins or dried cranberries.
3. Make the Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the apple cider, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture over the bread and apple mixture, gently stirring to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Serve: Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy warm.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6-8 servings
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 56g