Caramel Apple Bread Pudding (Print Version)

Fluffy muffins with caramel, apples, and soft bread—comforting and perfect for cozy mornings or sweet snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread and Dairy

01 - 5 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Apples

09 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, diced
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Caramel

12 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling

→ Topping

13 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

15 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and fold gently to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes so bread absorbs liquid.
04 - In a small bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice and cinnamon until evenly coated.
05 - Fold the prepared apples and half the caramel sauce into the soaked bread mixture. If using, add chopped nuts and combine gently.
06 - Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling each to the top. Drizzle remaining caramel over each portion.
07 - In a small bowl, mix topping brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over the muffins.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until muffins are golden brown and set in the center.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle additional caramel over the top before serving, if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses common grocery store ingredients most already on hand
  • No electric mixer required and ready to eat in under an hour
  • Adaptable with different bread types or gluten-free options
  • Tastes like warm apple pie in handheld form
02 -
  • A cozy source of fiber from apples and bread
  • Freezes beautifully up to two months
  • Great for repurposing stale bread no waste
03 -
  • Letting the bread soak fully in custard guarantees softness but do not let it turn to mush
  • The caramel drizzle on top creates irresistibly crisp edges Always use a mix of white and brown sugar for the richest flavor

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