Apple Rum and Raisin Bread Pudding

Oct 11, 2022All Recipes, Desserts, Uncategorized

AS SEEN ON BT – Apples add a twist to this popular tropical dessert. It is delicious warm or cold with custard sauce or whipped cream — and even fabulous for breakfast with Ontario Maple Syrup.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Standing Time: 30 minutes

Baking Time: 45 minutes

Serves 6 to 8

2-1/2 cups (625 mL) Ontario Milk or Light Cream

3 Ontario Eggs

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar

8 cups (2 L) stale white bread cubes

1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins

1/4 cup (50 mL) rum or apple juice

2 Ontario Apples, cored and chopped

1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon

2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted

In large bowl, combine milk, eggs, vanilla and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the sugar. Stir in bread cubes; let stand for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, combine raisins and rum; set aside. In another bowl, toss together apples, cinnamon and remaining sugar; add raisin and apple mixtures to softened bread, mixing well. Spread evenly in 8-x 12-inch (3 L) greased baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm or cold.

Nutritional Information:

1 Serving (when recipe serves 8):

PROTEIN:                     9 grams

FAT:                                7 grams

CARBOHYDRATE:      57 grams

CALORIES:                   334

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