This is rich, but wonderfully comforting after a day outdoors in the brisk mountain air. 

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed day-old bread (such as French bread or brioche)

• 2 large apples, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4 eggs

• 2 cups milk

• 1 cup heavy cream (some coconut cream as part of this would be delicious)

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

• Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, whipped cream

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

• Prepare the bread and apples.

• Spread the cubed bread and diced apples evenly in the greased baking dish.

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

• Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apples, pressing down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to soak.

• Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread pudding.

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

• Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

• Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with optional toppings, though it’s luscious all by itself.