Northern-Inspired Apple and Rye Bread Pudding

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A cozy bread pudding combining tart northern apples and dense rye bread, accented with warm spices and a touch of maple syrup. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers Rye bread, cubed, Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced, Eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: Place 6 cups cubed rye bread and 3 diced peeled Granny Smith apples in the prepared dish, tossing to combine.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apples, gently pressing down to soak the bread. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally drizzled with extra maple syrup.

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