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Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Created: September 15, 2016 Updated: November 16, 2020 by lyuba 84 Comments

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Wonderful warm apple treat, better than apple pie! Comforting apple bread pudding made with easy homemade apple pie filling. Serve it hot and with some vanilla ice cream on top for the ultimate taste experience.

Apple Pie Bread Pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top on a white plate with a fork to the right

APPLE BREAD PUDDING

Yes, it truly IS a heavenly apple treat!

“Better than apple pie” is a pretty strong claim to make, but I’m sticking by it. As wonderful as a good ol’ apple pie can be, especially the Dutch kind with crumble on top, this is just better. Taking two delicious and comforting desserts and putting them together is what makes this extra special.

As soon as I took the first bite this warm, apple filled bread pudding, with melting vanilla ice cream, my whole body melted into the chair with delight. Hubs and I raced to finish the piece we were splitting and then sat there, enjoying the taste and love it left behind.

The next morning, I couldn’t wait to have some more so I had a slice of this divine apple pie bread pudding for breakfast. Hey, it has eggs and milk, it can totally count as breakfast food!

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round decorative bowl filled with apple pie bread pudding topped with ice cream and a fork leaning on the side of the bowl.

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Comforting bread pudding made with apple pie filling. Serve it hot and with some vanilla ice cream on top for the ultimate taste experience.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie, bread pudding
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 (9x13 casserole dish)
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 14 oz French bread stale
  • 1 3/4 lb gala apples
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp apple pie spice
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 eggs
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: ice cream for serving

Instructions

  • About 24 hours before preparing this bread pudding, cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes and spread it out on a large baking sheet. Leave it out to get stale for about a day.
  • Apple Pie Filling:
  • Peel, core and dice apples.
  • In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir well with a whisk. Add 3/4 cup of brown sugar and stir well.
  • Add diced apples, apple pie spice and water, stir and cover. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft, stirring occasionally. (10-15 minutes.)
  • Take off heat and strain through a strainer, saving the juices. You will be using the juice to top off cooked bread pudding.
  • Let the cooked apples cool a bit.
  • Bread Pudding:
  • Preheat the oven to 375 and lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Spread stale bread in the baking dish evenly. Spread apples all over the bread evenly. Move it around a little to let some apples get between the bread.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, apple pie spice, and cinnamon.
  • Pour egg mixture all over the bread and apples. Press down on bread lightly and put in the oven.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. You can check for doneness by touching in the center, if it feels dense and firm, the eggs are cooked.
  • Pull bread pudding out of the oven and pour saved juices from cooking apples all over the bread pudding.
  • Serve bread pudding warm and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg
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Apple Pie Bread Pudding with ice cream on top on a white plate with a fork to the right

 

Apple Pie Bread Pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a scoop on a fork to the left

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Mrs. K @ Mrs Kringle's Kitchen says

    September 15, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Oh my goodness…I know what I’m doing with some of the apples I’m picking next weekend!

    Would brioche work in this or would it be too soft even stale?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Hi Mrs K!
      I believe that Brioche will work. You can may be get a little more bread, since it is a softer bread and just use more of it. I’ve even made bread pudding out of King’s Hawaiian rolls before 🙂 it was thinner but still very good. I hope you will enjoy it! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. The Old Fat Guy says

    September 17, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    Two of my favourite desserts combined! Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      September 18, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      That’s the goal! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tasi says

    September 23, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Have you tried experimenting with other types of apples? Would Granny Smith or pink lady apples change up the flavor ?

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      September 29, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      So sorry for the late response, Tasi! Try to stick to sweet apples to keep the flavor. Honey crisp apples are more juicy so they will probably be your best bet. Green apples will, of course, give you a more sour flavor. I haven’t tried Granny Smith apples, but I’d love to hear about it if you do!

      Reply
  4. Kirsten Lee says

    October 3, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Do you think I could prep this beforehand (up to step 12) and then pop it in the oven a little later in the day? Or do you think there is a better step that I could prep up to? I want to make this for Thanksgiving but I want it to be fresh for my guests!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 4, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Hi Kristin,
      You can prep apples and bread ahead of time. (Still drain it and save apples and juices separately. You can put them in some tupperware and keep in the fridge until ready to use.) Putting it together and whisking egg mixture doesn’t actually take much time at all. So you can put the bread pudding together and pop it in the oven when ready. (I’m just thinking that if you let bread stand with eggs for too long, it would be a little too soggy.)
      I hope everyone likes it as much as we did!

      Reply
      • Kirsten Lee says

        October 4, 2016 at 10:55 pm

        Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try it out!

        Reply
      • Kelli T says

        November 18, 2017 at 10:24 pm

        This looks absolutely amazing! I want to make it for Thanksgiving, but won’t have access to an oven that day (MIL has to build a feast). How should I reheat? In the oven? In the microwave? Can I do it all at once or should it be done by the serving?

        Reply
  5. david says

    October 17, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    this looks amazing! can’t wait to make it – thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      October 17, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you, David!

      Reply
  6. Kristen Raymaakers says

    October 27, 2016 at 10:39 am

    This looks delicious! This may be a silly question, but if I am only serving four people, can I cut this recipe in half and just use an 8×8 baking dish?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 16, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Hi there!
      I’m so sorry for the late response, Kristen. You can always cut the recipe for fewer people. It will also keep nicely in the fridge, covered, and can be reheated.
      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. Jen says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    Made this today (this morning) for a work Thanksgiving Potluck. Big hit. Actually put it together prior to leaving in a casserole crock pot and cooked it on high for 1 hour and 3 hours on low, Came out great!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 16, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      That’s wonderful to know, Jen! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  8. Janette says

    December 28, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    What a great combo! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      December 28, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you, Janette!

      Reply
    • Kay says

      October 4, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      Is the flour added to thicken the juice used later? I cannot eat wheat, but would use something. Thanks. Definitely want to try this!

      Reply
      • LyubaB says

        October 8, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Hi, Kay! Yes, the flour is added in step number 4 to thicken it up.

        Reply
  9. Rebecca Blackwell says

    January 27, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Drooling. Anything with both Apple Pie and Bread Pudding in the title has GOT to be amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      January 30, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Rebecca! Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. tibbs says

    February 19, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    Another person commented they cooked it in a Crock-Pot, any shortcomings if prepared that way?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      February 20, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      Hi there! I’ve honestly never made a bread pudding in a crock pot. The only thing I can think of is that the top will not be crispy but the whole thing would be soft.
      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. LaTrice says

    April 10, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    WOW!!!! I discovered your blog through Pintrest and had to pin this recipe. It looks so AMAZING!!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lyuba says

      April 11, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you so much, LaTrice!

      Reply
  12. Helene says

    April 14, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    I am trying your apple pie bread pudding but I’m puzzled by what you do with the cooked apples. You pour the juice on top of the pudding once it’s cooked but what about the apples, You put them on top of the pudding before or after cooking it?

    Reply
    • Jane says

      April 18, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Helene, the recipe says to put the drained apples on the bread before cooking it. Just read No.10 again – you’ll see it.

      Reply
      • lyuba says

        April 20, 2017 at 6:54 pm

        Thank you, Jane!

        Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 20, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      Hi Helene!
      Yes, the apples are mixed with the dry bread before cooking. Then, you’d add the egg mixture and bake. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  13. bernard says

    May 27, 2017 at 7:31 am

    At 86 years old, i’m cooking for my loverly wife of 62 years [ she said it was now my turn to be a slave to the cooker ]
    this is the sort of cooking that I cherish —-Two in One, thanks a Bunch.
    Bernard C B

    Reply
  14. Ashley says

    November 10, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Hi! Do you think Italian bread would work with this recipe?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Ashley!
      Yes, I often use Italian bread in bread puddings. 🙂
      I really hope you like it!

      Reply
  15. MArilyn says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Made this lush bread pudding last night did not use stove top at all beat everything in blender and forgot the flour ,put apples on bottom and bread on top more apples on top and poured mixture over it and baked turned out beautiful and tasted wonderful . thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      I’m so happy you like it, Marilyn! Even with the couple of changes, I’m happy it worked well for you 😀

      Reply
  16. Laura says

    November 15, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    I had mixed results from this recipe. On one hand, it’s the only bread pudding I’ve ever made that wasn’t too mushy! The texture was perfect, however the flavor was very bland because the galas I got were not very flavorful. I will make this again but will opt for a zippier flavored apple.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Laura!
      You can definitely use any apples you like. Try mackintosh, those have amazing aroma. Or, any you like really 🙂
      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Amy says

    November 15, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    Do you cut the crust off the bread or cut the bread into squares as is? Also, if I make this the day before Thanksgiving, do I leave it out on the counter overnight and reheat before serving, or do I refrigerate overnight? Thank you!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 18, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Amy!
      Nope, I don’t cut the crust off. Just chop the whole thing into pieces.
      You can refrigerate, definitely. You can just save the topping for after reheated or reheat the whole thing. I would probably cover the pan in foil and reheat with foil on top, otherwise you might have too crunchy top.
      I hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  18. Jan says

    March 31, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    Can I use canned apple pie filling in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Sakky says

      July 16, 2019 at 12:15 am

      Jan, Holbrook reworded right out of my mouth. I e was about to ask the sesame question.

      Reply
      • LyubaB says

        September 9, 2019 at 10:37 am

        Sorry for that late reply ladies! Yes, you can use the canned apple pie filling 🙂

        Reply
    • Bren says

      September 8, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      I made this using left over biscuits I needed to use up and 2 can of apple pie filling. Also added raisins. It was so yummy!!

      Reply
      • LyubaB says

        September 9, 2019 at 10:38 am

        So glad you liked it, Bren!

        Reply
  19. Diane says

    October 2, 2019 at 9:39 am

    Can this sit over night in the frig and bake it in the morning for breakfast?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      October 2, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Hi, Diane! You can make this the night before and you can also refrigerate the apple syrup separately and warm it up the next day to top off the cooked bread pudding.

      Reply
  20. Debbie says

    October 5, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Too many ads and pop ups on your page. Makes it hard to view the recipes.

    Reply
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