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How to Make Apple Cider Bread Pudding with Caramel Bourbon-Pecan Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite captures the warm, cozy feelings of fall like the aroma of apple cider and cinnamon wafting through the kitchen. And if you're looking for a comforting dessert that's perfect for this time of year, then look no further than this recipe for Apple Cider Bread Pudding with Caramel Bourbon-Pecan Sauce.

This luxurious bread pudding combines the classic flavors of apple and cinnamon with the richness of a decadent caramel bourbon-pecan sauce, making it the ultimate indulgence ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed day-old French bread
  • 2 medium apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup dark raisins
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine bread cubes, apples, and raisins in a very large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt together in another large bowl until well combined. Whisk in milk and apple cider. Pour mixture over bread mixture, and toss gently using a spatula until evenly coated. Let bread pudding mixture stand for 15 minutes.
  • Pour bread pudding mixture into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Let bread pudding cool for at least 15 minutes; pudding will sink slightly.
  • Meanwhile, spread pecans on a baking sheet. Bake in the hot oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until mixture is reduced to 3 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Stir in pecans, bourbon, and vanilla extract.
  • Serve sauce with bread pudding.

    • Nutrition

    657 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 308mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 101g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 73g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 340mg

    Categories

    Caramel recipes
    Bourbon recipes