"A comfort classic boasts creamy custard, rich sauce and tart cranberries...."
INGREDIENTS
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Bread Pudding
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups cooked mashed sweet potato [can substitute cooked butternut or acorn squash or pumpkin]
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2 cups scalded milk
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4-1/2 to 5 cups soft bread cubes, such as brioche (about 9 slices)
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2/3 cup dried cranberries
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1/2' dice
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Cinnamon Caramel Sauce
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/3 cup water
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Garnish
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Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream [optional]