"Warm, creamy, and perfectly spiced, this apple pie bread pudding captures all the beloved flavors of fall in one delightfully cozy dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (14 ounce) loaf day-old French bread or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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5 large eggs
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
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Vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for serving