Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 large loaf french bread, stale is best
• 2 large apples, peeled and diced
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon cardamom, optional

Sugar Topping

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Cut bread into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
3. Add milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
4. Gently mix in cubed bread and apples, then transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
5. Mix together ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over top the dish.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until top is crisp and golden in color.
7. While pudding bakes, prepare the caramel sauce: add butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar to a small saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Stirring often, continue cooking over low heat until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
8. Drizzle caramel sauce over baked pudding and serve warm.