Place bread cubes in slow cooker. Mix in apples and cranberries. In large bowl whisk together eggs, milk and 175 ml (3/4 cup) of maple syrup; pour over bread cubes, making sure bread is moistened.

Butter one side of each roll and cut into cubes. Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes into the prepared pie dish, sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and 1/2 of the shredded apples.

Stir the apples into the bread mixture or sprinkle over top. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until puffed and golden. Serve warm, with whipped cream if you like. Serves 6. (Courtesy Julie Van ...

6 cups Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (see Note 1) 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus some for the dish 1 1/2 lb. assorted fresh mushrooms, sliced (see Note 2) 2 cups diced leeks, white and ...

Grease a 9 x 9 “ pan. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F. Roughly cut bread into bite-size pieces Put into a large mixing bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl combine eggs, melted butter, maple syrup ...

5 tablespoons sugar 2 cups heavy cream 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons brandy extract 4 cups brioche bread cut into 2-inch pieces 1½ cups ginger hazelnut biscotti, chopped (or use store-bought) 4 ...

My English husband’s two favorite desserts are quintessentially British: apple crumble (with custard, if he can get it — that is, if I’m willing to make it) and bread pudding.