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Make this Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding recipe for dessert or for holiday brunch. This crock pot recipe with baked apples will make everyone happy!

apple walnut bread pudding with vanilla ice cream

I love everything about apple season from the bowl of fresh apples on my kitchen counter to the trips to the apple orchard with my family. And I especially love apple desserts which I’m sure you’ve noticed by all of the apple recipes I’ve shared already this fall including Caramel Apple Cupcakes, Caramel Apple Fruit Pizza and Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad.

I’m also getting the impression that caramel apples are very important to me so it should not come as a surprise that today recipe for Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding also includes caramel!

apple walnut bread pudding in a slow cooker

Mix together the granulated sugar and two teaspoons of cinnamon. Sprinkle it over the diced apples and stir to coat. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, half-n-half, apple sauce, caramel ice cream topping, brown sugar, vanilla extract, two teaspoons of cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

I used my 6-quart CrockPot for this blog post, but I’ve also made it in a 3.5-4 quart size CrockPot. Make the bottom layer in a greased CrockPot (or even better, use a slow cooker liner if you have one because it makes clean-up so much easier) by spreading four cups of the cubed bread on the bottom.

Sprinkle with one cup of the diced apples and a quarter cup of the chopped walnuts. Pour half of the egg mixture over the bottom layer. Make the top layer by adding the remaining ingredients in the same order. Gently stir everything to coat the bread with the egg mixture.

apple walnut bread pudding in a slow cooker

Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Uncover and cook for 10 minutes to help absorb any extra liquid.

caramel being drizzled from a spoon onto apple walnut bread pudding

Serve warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle caramel topping. You can put this Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding cooking a few hours before dinner and once everyone is done eating, dessert is warm and ready to go. All you need to do is grab the ice cream from the freezer and serve the bread pudding!

You could also make this slow cooker recipe for a holiday brunch because it is essentially the same thing as French Toast Casserole. Serve it with maple syrup and fresh whipped cream.

Whether you make Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding for dessert or for a holiday brunch, the warm comfort of baked apples and custard-like bread will make everyone happy!

 

Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding Recipe

Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Make this Slow Cooker Apple Walnut Bread Pudding recipe for dessert or for holiday brunch. This crock pot recipe with baked apples will make everyone happy!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix together the granulated sugar and two teaspoons ground cinnamon. Sprinkle it over the diced apples and stir to coat. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, half-n-half, apple sauce, caramel ice cream topping, brown sugar, vanilla extract, two teaspoons of cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Make the bottom layer in a greased slow cooker by spreading four cups of the cubed bread on the bottom. Sprinkle with one cup of the diced apples and a quarter cup of the chopped walnuts. Pour half of the egg mixture over the bottom layer.
  4. Make the top layer by adding the remaining ingredients in the same order.
  5. Gently stir everything to coat the bread with the egg mixture.
  6. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Uncover and cook for 10 minutes to help absorb extra liquid.
  8. Serve warm with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream and caramel topping.

Notes

If you do not have day-old bread, cut bread into cubes and bake them at 325 degrees for about 5 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 463Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 428mgCarbohydrates: 78gFiber: 3gSugar: 56gProtein: 10g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

© Tonia Larson
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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About Tonia Larson

Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

Comments

  1. Susan Connors says

    Hello Tonia,

    Thanks for the recipe, Love apple pie and bread pudding what a great combination. Its in the crockpot as we speak, can’t wait to try it!

    Thanks again.

    Reply

  2. Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says

    Easy gorgeous crockpot desserts are simply amazing! I can picture this for Christmas or Thanksgiving morning.

    Reply

  5. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    My goodness, this looks downright heavenly! The shot of you drizzling the caramel….swoon!

    Reply

  6. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    This is awesome! Looks so tempting! The vanilla ice cream and caramel on top made it perfect! Great photos too!

    Reply

  7. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    I am so glad that apple season has arrived! 🙂 And bonus for being a slow cooker dessert! I use my slow cooker so much during the fall for like everything. Can’t wait to give this recipe a go soon!

    Reply

  9. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    I can’t get enough fall apples lately! This bread pudding looks like a great way to use them!

    Reply

    • Tonia says

      I totally get it! I’m eating fresh apples for snacks and in salads but I’m baking up a storm with apples and loving every minute! Thanks, Jessia!

      Reply

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