Green Apple Bread Pudding

Yields: 1 9-inch square baking dish 6 Servings 

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 large baguette, cubed
• 1 cup green apple, peeled and diced
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 whole eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp Irish cream (optional)
• Sugar for sprinkling
• Maple syrup for brushing

Methods

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking dish with half the melted butter.
2. Toss bread cubes, apples and raisins together with remaining melted butter and spoon into baking dish.
3. Whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs and sugar. Whisk in cream, milk and vanilla.
4. Pour over bread cubes and press down gently on bread to help soak in. Let stand for about 15 minutes. If you wish, drizzle with Irish cream.
5. Place baking dish in a water bath and sprinkle top of pudding with sugar.
6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the center of the pudding springs back when pressed.
7. Remove baking dish from water bath. Brush maple syrup over surface of pudding. Serve warm