Warm Apple Bread Pudding (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound and 3/4 of Gala apples.
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1 cup of water.
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A teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
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About 1/2 a cup of brown sugar.
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4 or 6 tablespoons of butter.
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A dozen ounces of a French baguette.
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2 teaspoons of pie spice for apple flavor.
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2 1/4 cups of whole milk.
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A teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
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5 big eggs.
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2 1/2 tablespoons of flour for all uses.
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Another 3/4 cup of brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon of spice mix for apple desserts.
# Instructions:
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Chop the baguette into cubes, around 1/2-inch. Leave these uncovered for a day to dry, or pop in a 200°F oven for 90-120 minutes to speed it up.
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Toss cut-up apples with sugar, spices, and some flour. Cook gently in water and butter until they're soft. Drain, keeping the liquid for later.
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Combine eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and spices in a big mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
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Grease a 9x13 dish. Add the bread cubes in with the apple mix spread evenly on top. Pour the custard on, pressing down the bread so it soaks up the liquid.
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Cook uncovered at 375°F for 30 mins, then cover with foil and bake 15-20 mins more. Drizzle the saved apple juices on once done.
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Let it sit for 10 minutes before digging in. Goes great warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you'd like.
# Notes:
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You can mix up your own apple pie spice using allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Drying out the bread is a must for the right texture.
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The apple liquid you save makes it extra moist and tasty.