Classic Apple & Apricot Bread Pudding

Name: Classic Apple & Apricot Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
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

A polished, crowd-pleasing classic apple & apricot bread pudding with balanced sweetness, clear method steps, and an attractive finish that works for everyday baking or entertaining.

45 mins total for first methodServes 6Oven

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

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

Method

15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total

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.

Notes

Season to taste and adjust timings slightly depending on your hob/oven.

About this recipe

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.

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