Apple Bread Pudding with Warm Butter Sauce

 

4

whole eggs

1

egg yolk

3/4

cup granulated sugar

2 1/2

cups milk

2 1/2

cups whipping cream

1

tablespoon vanilla

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

3

medium apples, peeled, cubed (2 cups)

12

oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)

2

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

2

tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

cup butter or margarine

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup half-and-half

• 1 Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2 In large bowl, beat 4 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Beat in milk, whipping cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well blended. Stir in apples and 7 cups of the bread pieces. Let stand 20 minutes.
• 3 Pour apple mixture into baking dish. Lightly press remaining 3 cups bread pieces on top of mixture in baking dish. Brush top of bread with melted butter. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over top.
• 4 Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until top is puffed and light golden brown (center will jiggle slightly). Cool 30 minutes.
• 5 In 1-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly, just until butter is melted and sauce is hot. Serve warm bread pudding with sauce.