Apple Bread Pudding
My young grandson loves to help me make his favorite dessert. When Frankie eats this comforting pudding, he declares, "Yum yum in my tummy."—Dorothy Popotnik, Willoughby, Ohio8-10 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients
- 10 slices Italian or French bread, cubed, divided
- 1 jar (25 ounces) chunky applesauce
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped topping, optional
Directions
- Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking
- dish. Spoon applesauce over bread; sprinkle with nutmeg. Top with
- remaining bread. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla.
- Pour over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at
- 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center
- comes out clean. Serve with whipped topping if desired. Yield: 8-10
- servings.