Easy Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Servings 8 people
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
- Non-stick spray
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of stale french bread (see notes)°
- 1 (21 ounce can) apple pie filling
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (any % is fine)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
- Caramel sauce for serving RECIPE (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 375° and spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut your bread into 1" cubes and place half of them in the casserole dish.
- Spoon the apple pie filling over the bread in the casserole dish then top with the remaining bread.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, apple pie spice, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the bread.
- Use your hands to press down the bread until there are no more dry pieces.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce!
Notes
How to harden the bread:
You can either leave the bread open on the counter over night for it to harden or,
if you have a fresh loaf and are making it the same day, cut the loaf, and place on a baking sheet. bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
(This is NOT sponsored but I've found that "Lucky Leaf" brand has the most whole apple pieces per can!)