🍞 Bread and Butter Pudding with Caramelised Apples

🍞 Bread and Butter Pudding – A Taste of Home

Some recipes aren’t just desserts — they’re memories baked into every layer. Bread and Butter Pudding is one of those. For many of us, it’s the pudding that takes us right back to childhood Sundays. It reminds us of when the smell of vanilla and toasted bread drifted from the oven. That smell signaled that the roast was done and comfort was on the way.

What makes this dish special is its simplicity. It began as a clever way to use up stale bread. It was born out of thrift, yet somehow it feels luxurious. Buttered slices stacked with sultanas and raisins, soaked in a rich custard of egg yolks, cream, and milk. When it bakes, the top turns golden and crisp while the inside stays soft, creamy, and just sweet enough. It’s the pudding that proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to create something unforgettable.

I like to let the custard soak into the bread for a little while before baking. This gives the pudding that perfect, melt-in-the-mouth texture. A dusting of caster sugar on top helps the crust caramelise, adding a hint of crunch. Sometimes I’ll scatter a little grated nutmeg between the layers for warmth. Alternatively, I serve it with a drizzle of extra custard when it’s fresh from the oven.

It’s a dish that feels like a hug on a cold night — simple, nostalgic, and endlessly comforting. Bread and Butter Pudding never disappoints. It delights whether it’s served after Sunday lunch. It’s perfect when shared with friends. It is wonderful when eaten quietly late at night with a spoon straight from the dish.

A British classic through and through — sweet memories, baked golden. 💛