APPLE-NUT BREAD PUDDING

Apple-Nut Bread Pudding image

Traditional bread pudding gives way to autumn's influences in this comforting dessert. I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked version, then top warm servings with ice cream. -Lori Fox, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Place bread cubes, apples and pecans in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the eggs, cream, apple juice and butter; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.