Just unearthed a treasure from my childhood! Grandma’s secret recipe | July 2, 2025

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

4 cups stale bread, cubed (French or brioche works best)
2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp butter (for greasing the dish)

For the Caramel Sauce:

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup light brown sugar
Pinch of salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
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Equipment
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Baking dish (9×9 or equivalent)
Saucepan
Oven (preheated to 350°F / 175°C)
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Step-by-Step Method

 

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