Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11 by 13-inch baking dish with room temperature butter.
2. 2
   Place cubed challah in the baking dish.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar and cranberries.
5. 5
   Pour over bread.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour custard over bread.
8. 8
   Allow to saturate for a few minutes.
9. 9
   Bake for 40 minutes until pudding sets.
10. 10
    Serve with whipped cream.
11. 11
    Place a medium bowl in the freezer for 1 hour before whipping cream.
12. 12
    Add heavy cream to chilled bowl and whip with a hand mixer.
13. 13
    Add liqueur and powdered sugar and combine well.
14. 14
    *Cook's Note: this is the correct amount.