Description
Apple Cider Pecan Bread Pudding is a delightful dessert that combines the warm flavors of apple cider and crunchy pecans with soft, custardy bread.
Ingredients
- Stale bread: 6 cups, cubed (about 1 loaf)
- Apple cider: 2 cups
- Pecans: 1 cup, chopped
- Eggs: 4 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter: 2 tablespoons (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the bread by cutting it into cubes and mixing with chopped pecans.
- Mix the custard by whisking eggs, milk, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt together.
- Combine the custard mixture with the bread and pecans, ensuring all bread is soaked.
- Bake in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Stale bread is essential for better absorption of the custard.
- Feel free to mix different types of bread for unique flavors.
- Experiment with spices to enhance flavor.
- Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Apple Cider, Pecan, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Comfort Food