1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes.
3Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute apples until tender, 7 minutes, then transfer to prepared baking dish along with bread. Toss to combine.
4Whisk together sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in whole eggs and yolks until well combined, then whisk in milk, cream, and vanilla. Pour mixture evenly over bread mixture. Let stand, covered, 45 minutes at room temperature.
5Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
6Bake pudding until bread has absorbed custard and is set, about 50 minutes.
Ingredients
8 servings
420 cals
1 (14 ounce) wide loaf French bread, crust removed and bread cut into 2x1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
2 apples - peeled, quartered, cored, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick pieces
1 cup muscovado or packed brown sugar, plus more for garnish