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Apple Rum Raisin Bread Pudding

By Jennifer Segal
Inspired by Bon Appétit
Tart apples, rum-soaked raisins, and a vanilla-cinnamon custard make this the ultimate bread pudding for fall.
Servings: 6 to 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons dark or spiced rum
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups packed challah or brioche cubes, from one loaf with crust removed (you won't use entire loaf)
  • 1 large tart baking apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, cut into ⅛-inch (3-mm) slices and then cut in half

  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray a 2-quart (2-L) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the raisins and rum in a shallow bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Let the raisins soak in the rum while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and whisk until evenly combined. Add the challah cubes, sliced apples and raisins/rum mixture and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure the apples and raisins are evenly distributed. Let stand for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake until the top is golden and puffy and the center is set, 55 to 60 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

The nutritional information does not include the ice cream.
Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bread pudding can be assembled and refrigerated for a few hours and up to overnight. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, double-wrap it securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap or in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, reheat in the oven until warm.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (8 servings)Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39g
Nutritional Data Disclaimer

This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.