This recipe was provided to us from Mary M. She makes a great bread pudding and it features our Dutch Apple Bread (the image to the right is our Dutch Apple Bread!) 

Dutch Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce (Mary M.'s recipe)

For the pudding:

• 1 loaf Jaarsma Bakery Dutch Apple Bread
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 4 1/2 cups half and half cream
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• a pinch of salt

For the caramel sauce:

• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• pinch salt (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut apple bread into 1-inch chunks (the maple frosting on top makes for added deliciousness!). Place in greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Beat or whisk eggs, sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Pour over chunks of bread and let soak 10-15 minutes. Place baking dish on a baking sheet with at least 1 1/2 inch sides and place in oven. Pour boiling water on baking sheet to create water bath (approx. 3/4 inch of water). Bake bread pudding for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. For a slightly browned top, take bread pudding out of water bath and bake a last 5-10 minutes. Watch carefully and check for doneness!

Make caramel sauce:

Melt 1 stick of butter with brown sugar and cream in saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add vanilla. Add pinch of salt if desired.

Pour caramel sauce over warm bread pudding.

Serve and enjoy!