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Fall is all about pumpkins, apples, baking and hearty comfort food, so when we got a hold of chef John Brandt-Lee’s recipe for apple cider donut bread pudding from Avalon Restaurant in West Chester, we couldn’t wait to share it. See the recipe come together here, then get to work! We promise you won’t be disappointed. To sign up for Avalon’s monthly newsletter with more recipes and restaurant news, visit avalonrestaurant.net.
Ingredients
2 vanilla beans
7 ounces sugar
1.5 quarts heavy cream
1 whole egg
12 egg yolks
6 large croissants
6 apple cider donuts (look for them at Highland Orchards in West Chester or at local farmers’ markets)
Tip: you will need a baking dish for bread pudding and a larger baking dish to use as a water bath. You can also use aluminum cup cake tins.
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