Warm Apple Pudding (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
02 - 3 large apples, diced into 1/2-inch pieces and peeled
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 pound brioche or challah, cubed into 1-inch pieces
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the filling)
06 - 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the filling)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Custard

08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 1/2 cups of whole milk
10 - 4 eggs, large

→ Bourbon Sauce

11 - 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
12 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
14 - 1/2 cup butter, unsalted

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast lightly for 10 minutes until golden.
02 - On medium heat, cook apples with butter, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and brown sugar until tender, about 5 minutes.
03 - Mix up the milk, sugar, and eggs in a bowl until they come together smoothly.
04 - Butter a 9x13-inch dish and mix in the toasted bread with the cooked apples. Pour the custard on top and let it all soak for 15 minutes.
05 - Bake for 40 minutes or until it turns golden and doesn’t jiggle when a knife is inserted.
06 - Melt butter and brown sugar together. Stir in the cream for 2 minutes, then add bourbon and let it bubble for another minute.

# Notes:

01 - Skip toasting if bread is already stale
02 - Keep sauce and pudding in separate containers if storing
03 - You can make this ahead of time and reheat before serving