Peach bread pudding captures a burst of summer-fresh flavor.

A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is optionalbut highly recommended.

Bourboncaramel makes this peach bread pudding truly spectacular.

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The salty, boozy sauce is the perfect complement to warm, ripe peaches.

Here are some tips to make the process easier.

Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and heat in a 350F oven until warmed throughout.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding ingredients for the bread pudding

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Add bread pieces, and toss to coat pieces evenly.

Cover and chill 8 to 12 hours to allow bread to absorb the liquid.

Prepare oven:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding ingredients for the sauce

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Prepare peaches:

Gently rub peaches under running water to remove fuzz, and chop peaches.

(You will have about 6 1/2 cups.)

Remove soaked bread from refrigerator; stir in 4 tablespoons salted butter pieces and chopped peaches.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding whisking together the milk mixture for the bread

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Fold in whipped egg whites until combined.

Remove foil, and bake until the top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cook, without stirring, until mixture is a medium shade of brown, 4 to 6 minutes.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding stirring the bread cubes into the milk mixture

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Carefully whisk in 1 cup heavy cream.

(Mixture will bubble up as the cream is added.)

Remove from heat, and whisk in bourbon.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding chopping the peaches

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Serve Bourbon Caramel warm with the Bread Pudding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brioche is a great substitute for challahbut any sweet, fluffy loaf will do.

Once the caramel cools, adjust the consistency with a splash of additional water if needed, to thin.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding whipping the egg whites until foamy

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you’re able to also substitute with rum or whiskey.

Bread pudding is a great way to use up stale bread, but the bread can also be fresh.

Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding folding in the peaches and egg whites

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Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding transferring the bread pudding mixture to the dish

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Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding covering the bread pudding with foil to bake

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Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding after baking the bread pudding

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Southern Living Peach Bread Pudding cooking the caramel sauce

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