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Classic Apple & Apricot Bread Pudding
Classic Apple & Apricot Bread Pudding delivers reliable flavour and texture with a method that is straightforward to follow at home. The recipe is designed to plate up cleanly and look appealing, so the finished dessert feels as good visually as it tastes.
Serve with a simple garnish that suits the bake — for example fruit, cream, or a light dusting/ drizzle where appropriate — and adjust sweetness or spice to preference. It also works well as a make-ahead option for gatherings.
Method
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- Heat oven to 180°C and butter a baking dish.
- Spread bread, apple and apricot in the dish.
- Whisk milk, cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Pour custard over bread and press down gently.
- Leave 15 minutes to soak.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 Apple peeled and diced
- 20 g Butter for greasing
- 150 ml Double cream
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 80 g Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 500 ml Milk
- 8 slices White Bread stale, cubed
- 120 g Dried Apricots chopped
- 3 Egg large
Notes
Season to taste and adjust timings slightly depending on your hob/oven.
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