Just in time for the holidays, friends! This is simply the best (and simplest Christmas breakfast around). See you at the table.
Feeds a crowd; takes 1hr
Ingredients and Method for White Clove Caramel
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 stick salted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cloves
- 3 tbsp water
In a small pot bring the sugar and water to a boil until dissolved, then turn down to low simmer.
Add in butter, swirling the pot, until melted. Drop in the two cloves.
Off heat, carefully swirl in the cream. Put the pot back on low and swirl occasionally for 10 min. Remove from heat – it will thicken at this point. Set aside. Don’t forget to remove the cloves before using.
You can make this sauce up to 3 days in advance, just rewarm at time of use. It is good on basically everything.
Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
- 1 loaf day old dense bread, cut in small cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 stick salted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 large apple (I used Honeycrisp), peeled and cubed
- 3/4 cup half and half
Method
Preheat oven to 375F convection bake.
Combine bread and apple cubes in a large bowl along with cinnamon and sugar. Mix together well and then pour into a large, greased baking dish.
In a separate bowl combine eggs, cooled & melted butter and half and half. Whisk well.
Pour this over the bread and apples and allow to sit for 10-15 min.
Bake for 35-40 min, turning the dish once. Serve immediately with powdered sugar and a drizzle of white clove caramel.
Bon appetito! Need more holiday inspo? Try:
- Mexican Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Crepes with Mango Citrus Curd and Chantilly
- Warm Berry Coulis French Toast with Honey Coconut Whipped Cream
