Bread Pudding with Cheese and Apples Recipe

Name: Bread Pudding with Cheese and Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon mild molasses; 1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest; 1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh orange zest; 2 whole cloves; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 12 slices firm cinnamon-raisin sandwich bread; 3 Golden Delicious apples (1 1/2 lb); 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups); 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon mild molasses
1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest
1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh orange zest
2 whole cloves
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
12 slices firm cinnamon-raisin sandwich bread
3 Golden Delicious apples (1 1/2 lb)
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Bring water, orange juice, brown sugar, molasses, zests, and cloves to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3
Reduce heat and simmer syrup, uncovered, 20 minutes, then discard zests and cloves.
4
While syrup simmers, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then brown bread slices on both sides in 3 batches, adding 1 tablespoon butter per batch.
5
Peel and coarsely grate apples.
6
Arrange 4 bread slices in 1 layer in a buttered 2-quart shallow baking dish.
7
Top with one third of apples, cheese, and pine nuts.
8
Repeat layering twice with remaining bread, apples, cheese, and pine nuts.
9
Pour syrup evenly over top and dot with remaining tablespoon butter, cut into bits.
10
Bake pudding in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
11
Serve warm.

856

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon mild molasses, and more.

Yes, Bread Pudding with Cheese and Apples falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bread Pudding with Cheese and Apples

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