My Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding recipe and this blog post was sponsored by KING’S HAWAIIAN® but the opinions are all my own.
Every year my family has a holiday party the week before Christmas, and today’s the big day. We all bring a ridiculous amount of food and just enjoy the day eating, chatting and laughing like crazy.
I’m bringing this delicious slow cooker apple cinnamon raisin bread pudding! It’s full of holiday flavors and is a showpiece dessert that everyone loves.
It’s served nice and warm right out of the slow cooker, and tastes extra yummy with a dollop of ice cream.
The key to the bread pudding is KING’S HAWAIIAN® Sweet Round Bread. That’s what makes it so irresistible. (Check your local Walmart for KING’S HAWAIIAN when you’re picking up holiday essentials.)
You’ll want the bread to be day-old, but if it’s not (and mine never is), don’t worry. There’s an easy solution.
But first cut the Sweet Round Bread into big cubes.
If it’s not day-old, toast the bread cubes on a cookie sheet under the oven broiler until lightly browned. See? I told you there was an easy solution.
Butter the inside of the slow cooker, and then put the bread cubes, apples, raisins and brown sugar in it. Pour the egg/milk mixture over the top, making sure every piece of bread is soaking up the goodness.
Then cover and let the slow cooker do its thing for a few hours.
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread cut into cubes (6 cups)
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Butter sides and bottom of slow cooker.
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Cut bread into large cubes. If not day-old, toast lightly under broiler in oven until golden brown. (It takes just seconds!)
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Add bread cubes, apples and raisins to slow cooker. Sprinkle brown sugar over top.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.sugar. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, making sure each bread chunk is soaking up the mixture.
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Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.
You’ll end up with this delectable slow cooker apple cinnamon raisin bread pudding.
It’s almost too good to be true!
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Emily says
I’ve never made my own bread pudding but this sounds so simple! And it looks delicious, too! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday.
Ashley Elizabeth says
Yumm-yyyyy!!! I love trying bread pudding recipes! Thanks for sharing with #HomeMattersParty!
Carrie Ditton says
What a nice addition to traditional bread pudding! Pinned! We just started the Whisk It Wednesday link party and I thought you might be interested in sharing there too! Thanks, Carrie
Mary says
Why don’t people try the recipe and then comment, of course it looks good you don’t have to tell us; you intend to make it, who cares, what we want to know is how did it taste after you made it; I think my family would love it, well tell us how your family liked it after you made it; I will make it after I get the ingredients, get your ingredients, make it and then tell us how it tasted; so happy it can be made in the slow cooker, make it in the slow cooker and then tell us how it turned out; I like the idea of ice cream on it, make it, put ice cream on it and then tell us how you like it. Review recipe people, review!!!!
Marie says
What a perfect idea for a holiday dessert! Definitely festive and, frankly, the less time I spend in the kitchen on holidays the better. Slow cooker dishes are my bestie on those days. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Kayleigh Perry says
This looks so good! I haven’t made bread pudding in ages! Thanks for the reminder
Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says
Wow, I love apple desserts, this one looks so easy to attempt! Pinning to my apple desserts board!
Jessica Harlow says
I love bread pudding dishes and this is so convenient being able to do it in the slow cooker! I’ll be making it soon to fend off the January freeze we’re suffering! lol
Shell Feis says
That looks AMAZING! I just got a new slow cooker for Christmas so this may be the first thing I make!
Kristen Wilson says
Wow, that sounds amazing too.. wonder how to lighten that one up a little.. with that one, maybe some applesauce in exchange for a few of the higher fat/sugar ones.. but LOVE the crock pot meals. YUM!
Kerri says
I bet the house smelled amazing while this was cooking. Definitely adding this to my Pinterest board for slow cooker recipes.
Vera Sweeney says
This sounds amazing!! Bread pudding is one of my husband John’s desserts, love the idea to put ice cream on the bread pudding.
HilLesha says
It has been ages and ages since I’ve had bread pudding. I will certainly have to try out this recipe sometime.
Claudia Krusch says
It looks sooo good! Love all the ingredients and it looks just amazing, can’t wait to try it!
Bonnie @wemake7 says
That looks sooo good Liz! I haven’t had bread pudding since I was a kid. I will have to try this recipe.
Shanéy Maharaj says
This looks divine. I love a good dessert. So want to make this soon. YUM!
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Nikki says
That looks absolutely amazing! I love bread pudding, but never knew how to make it. This flavor combo is just perfect!
Alissa Apel says
I’ve never had this. Now I want to try it so bad. I bet my dad would like it to. He talks about a bread pudding that his grandma used to make him.
Babita says
King’s Hawaiian Bread is a huge favorite in our house. Even though I am not a huge fan of bread pudding my children love it and they would also love it if I made it for them.
CourtneyLynne says
Ok you had me a slow cooker 😉 I’ve never made bread pudding before but if you can use a slow cooker, well I might just have to try your recipe.
Ashley @irishred02 says
This looks super tasty! I love apple recipes!
Veronica says
Wow! I can almost taste this one. very delicious looking
Lisa Rios says
My goodness, this looks absolutely delicious & I love how it has come out so good finally. Bread pudding is one of my favorite food & I love this wonderful combination so much.
Claudia Krusch says
I was looking for a bread pudding recipe, I can’t wait to use yours on our Christmas brunch! Yummy!
Shell says
This sounds amazing! I love bread pudding!
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
I love bread pudding–this one looks really yummy!
Shannon Gurnee says
I’ve never had or made bread pudding before! This definitely sounds like an interesting recipe!
Toughcookiemommy says
I agree, it is definitely very interesting. I imagine that the flavor combinations are delicious.
Trisha says
I’m always looking for new and different slow cooker recipes to try and I will be adding this to my list! I LOVE King’s Hawaiian products and craved their sweet rolls when I was pregnant with my last! lol!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I’m speechless! This looks and sounds so good! Love the slow cooker option too especially during the next two weeks.
Paula Schuck says
i am always looking for new slow cooker recipes. This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try it this week.
Maria says
Mmm yum, I think my family would enjoy this. Wish I could try this bread, but I’m gluten free!
mya.k says
Yummy it looks so good.
April G says
I have never had bread pudding with Hawaiian bread but since it’s already a family favorite, I would imagine so would this be.
Christie says
Sounds like the perfect dessert for the holiday season! I could definitely use a scoop or two of ice cream on top!
TallulahJane says
I have never tried bread pudding but these pics look delicious. I want to make this . It doesn’t seem very difficult and I’m not much of a cook.
Claudette says
This looks delightful! I make a mean bread pudding myself – one of the only two things that I bake well. Never thought about a slow cooker version though.
livingoffloveandcoffee says
I love the sweet bread that you used. This looks like something I would serve for the holidays, great dish.
Aubrey says
I just had bread pudding for the first time. It was really good. I may need to make this.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
I love bread pudding! This sounds so good! I need to try it for myself.
Jasmine Watts says
Yumm… It looks delicious and I will try this recipe in my kitchen too!!
Lynndee says
I love using my slow cooker, but I surely never thought of cooking pudding in it. Thanks for the idea and for the recipe. Looks yummy!
Lady Lilith says
Yummy. Sounds like an amazing holiday treat. My mother would really enjoy this.
Michelle T says
This looks really good, it’s to bad that most of my family don’t like raisins. Looks really good though.
Yolanda @ Seeing It Their Way says
Oh my, I have never made a bread pudding, but this is making me rethink it. It loos and sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Rachelle says
How perfect would this be for Christmas!? It sounds so yummy!
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
I make a breakfast casserole that is very similar. I’m thinking I need to try it in my slow cooker. This looks so good!
Kait says
This is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. I might just have to surprise him with this recipe for the holidays!
Maggie Branch says
This bread pudding looks to die for! I really need to try this recipe.
melandria romero says
i would love to try this sometimes, i also love pudding and this recipe is sure an easy one
Chubskulit Rose says
Oh my gosh, this looks aboslutely delicious! You’re such a tease, now I want some lol.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness this sounds absolutely delicious – what a treat, definitely need to try it myself. x
melandria romero says
ooh, this is so exciting a bread pudding would be nice for this cold weather
Rachel Mouton says
This looks delicious! My family would love it 🙂
Eileen says
Looks absolutely delicious! Now I love my slow cooker even more! I will definitely make this tomorrow. Yum!
Rosey says
This does sound good. I just tried the limited edition Bread Pudding coffee by Community Coffee… such a nice flavor. I’d love to try the real deal.
Victoria says
This is absolutely looks delicious I really want to try this on Christmas eve. Thanks for the ideas
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I love this. I just showed it to my husband and we are going to make our own tomorrow. He got so excited he went out to the store to get vanilla ice cream! Pinned your recipe.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
That looks so good! I would have never thought about using Kings Hawaiian for bread pudding!
Edwin Lao says
To be honest I droll seeing your photos, so tasty. I cant wait to try this out this weekend or this christmas this would be a very nice experience.
Aimee Smith says
Bread pudding is one of my most favorite desserts. This one looks top notch!
LauraFunk says
Oh la la! This looks too easy and so scrumptious! Great photos and recipe
Meagan says
Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts! I bet the apple cinnamon combo is to die for!
Pam says
This looks amazing. My mom always made a favorite English break pudding with raisins every Christmas but it was something that took several days to make. I do remember it was awesome. Your recipe is much simpler and looks great.
Kiwi says
I love this recipe! I think this would be delicious sans the raisins but great presentation!
Janeane Davis says
Slow cookers are such a great way to cook. I like the way the house smells when the slow cooker is creating its delicious magic.
Krystal says
I have never made bread pudding before but it looks so good! Perfect for the holiday parties this week.
Michelle says
this bread pudding looks so good! the ice cream on top is even better
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
Looks so yummy. Great recipe for Christmas morning.
Stephanie @CopyKat.com says
This looks scrumptious. I want to give this bread pudding a try. This looks so moist and I bet it is quite flavorful with the apples.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have never tried making bread pudding in my slow cooker before. This looks like a delicious recipe. I will have to give it a try. My family is going to love it.
Kim @ Two Kids and a Coupon says
This looks fabulous and such an easy dish to make for the holidays.
ricci says
I have never made a bread pudding before but this one looks fabulous!! Great recipe!!
Elizabeth O. says
How can you not love this! It’s so easy to make and the end result looks heavenly! I would love to eat something like this right about now, it’s a nice comfort food.
Kathy says
This looks amazing. I honestly don’t think I’ve had bread pudding before. I’ll have to try this out because it certainly sounds good. Kings Hawaiian is my favorite too, so I bet it tastes great!
Mistee Dawn says
Wow! That looks so delicious! I love slow cooker recipes and I will definitely make some of this!
Elizabeth O. says
It’s so easy to do, isn’t it? I love slow cooker recipes as well! Always a treat!
Carol Bryant says
So this sounds amazingly lethal in a great way. We have a slow cooker and I am going to suggest to my spouse that we try this over the holiday break. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Becca says
There is no wrong way to ever serve Kings Hawaiian. I normally just eat the rolls with too much butter on them, but your recipe looks amazing!
mya.k says
That looks so good. I’ll have to try to make it for my family sometime.
Felicia says
This looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I need a few bowls full for sure.
Star Traci says
That. Looks. AMAZING! I love that it can be made in the slow cooker. That is my favorite way to cook anything. And we are big Kings Hawaiian fans here.
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Traci
angie says
looks so super yummy will have to try sometime soon
Amber NElson says
I think I am going to try that this weekend when the family arrives!
Maureen says
We are big fans of bread pudding. This recipe sounds so good and I like that it is a slow cooker recipe.
Donna says
My husband loves bread pudding. I am going to try to make this for him!
Travel Blogger says
This looks so delicious especially with the ice cream. I love a good slow cooker recipe! It is perfect for my busy schedule.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I have to agree. My slow cooker has been calling my name. I really need to make something like this so I can have ice cream.
Michelle F says
That looks so good! What a prefect treat for this cold weather.
Kelly Hutchinson says
I have never had bread pudding before, but this looks delicious. I am also a fan of how easy it is. I may have to give this a try!
Natalie says
This looks so good, Liz! I love using my slow cooker, especially when I’m entertaining. This slow cooker dessert looks wonderful!
Bethany says
That sounds and looks amazing! I’ve never made bread pudding before but this seems easy enough and I sure do love my slow cooker! Thanks!
Jeanine says
Wow this looks and sounds so good. I’d never think to do this and the fact its in the slow cooker makes it all that much more appealing to me. This looks just delicious!
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says
I love me some King Hawaiian bread, I had no idea this was among-st the possibilities.
Gingermommy says
I never knew this was so easy to make. Looks so good! I will have to give it a try
Amber Edwards says
This bread pudding sounds perfect for Christmas Morning! Plus I am loving that it is all done in the slow cooker! That is my favorite way to cook right now!
mya.k says
Yummy it’s looks so good, I’ll have to try to make this for my family sometime soon.
Chasing Joy says
I’ve never made bread pudding before. The apples and raisins sound really good.
Tisha says
Thank you for sharing another easy to make yummy recipe! I will surely try making this bread pudding. I know my family will enjoy them.
Ana De- Jesus says
This looks heavenly I have never tried bread pudding before.
Heather Lawrence says
Making this for breakfast tomorrow!
With the kids off school we have the luxury of time and they would love it!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
One of my most favorite desserts of all time is bread pudding. Bookmarking!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Your recipe for Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding sounds delicious. I love that it’s made in the slow cooker! Would be perfect to serve at the holiday gatherings coming up.
Terry says
Once things slow down a little, I want to try this recipe. I use my slow cooker quite often, and have more than one… or two. I have 4 upstairs and then a unit that has 4 built in. Who knows why I have so many, but I do use them.
Diana Villa says
That apple cinnamon raisin bread pudding looks totally amazing, I can’t wait to try your recipe 😀
Crystal says
Yum, that does sound good. I love that it can be made in the slow cooker to free up my oven on the holidays.
andi says
now all i have to buy is the slow cooker – I have everything else in my kitchen 😀
Patrice M Foster says
Looks delicious I have been buying my Raisin Bread pudding at the grocery store, which is loaded with, refined sugar now that I have your recipe I can make it with just the way I like.
Jennifer Boehme says
This looks so good and easy to make! I have to try this recipe.
Tamara says
It looks delicious and festive! I love the idea of the ice cream on top. Completely delicious.
Paula Schuck says
This is so perfect for cold, Canadian winters. Thanks so much for sharing this. I can’t wait to try it!
Pam says
It hasn’t gotten very cold here yet in Georgia. I’ll have to try it anyway and pretend like it feels like winter outside.
Crystal says
Not cold here either, but I still want to enjoy the cold weather treats like this one. ?
Diane Sallans says
This sounds yummy! I do love King’s Hawaiian toasted!
Claire says
I never thought about doing bread pudding in the slow cooker. This sounds delicious x
Seattle Travel Blogger says
I will have to share this with my father and sister.
I think they both love apple bread pudding.
Your pictures are excellent and your recipe is very neat and orderly – big fan!
Jenna Wood says
We make bread pudding every Winter, multiple times- usually an overnight bake recipe. I’ll have to give the Crock-Pot version a go. Thanks for sharing!
Pam says
I love a good bread pudding! This one looks like it would be delicious.
tara pittman says
This looks so yummy. That bread makes it special.
Marcie W. says
I absolutely love bread pudding and being able to make one in the slow cooker while I go about my day is an extra special treat.
Jaclyn Anne says
I love King’s Hawaiian and I love Bread Pudding – this is one recipe I will HAVE to make!
Jeanette says
This is genius! I never ever thought about doing Kings Hawaiian bread pudding before that is a great idea.
Ellen ThatChicMom says
That looks amazing! I love that it is a sweet treat that is not complete junk, I mean it has apples and raisins and bread so it’s healthy right 🙂
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
This bread pudding was running through my dreams.
I drove about 15 miles yesterday outside Atlanta just to find a piece of bread pudding.
Next time, I’ll try your recipe instead.
Mardene Carr says
Looks divine….oh my poor waistline…LOL
Leigh Anne Borders says
THis looks like a great dish. I have not even thought of making a dessert in a slow cooker.
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
Oh my this looks so good I wish I had some right now. My aunt makes a guava bread pudding which is to die for, I’m sure this one is just as good!
Kristen says
This is the quintessential dish for Christmas isn’t it? Really lovely and yumm!
Laura says
What a great recipe! I’ve always though of slow cookers for main meals, definitely one to try.
Jennifer says
My mom would flip out over this. Flip. Out. She loves bread pudding, and she absolutely devours King’s Hawaiian Bread.
Carol Cassara says
I am a slow cooker fanatic. This recipe looks different and like something I would love to try.
vickie couturier says
I would so love to make this,,looks so amazing,,my kids would gobble this right up
Helene Cohen Bludman says
Another fantastic sounding slow cooker recipe! I love the idea of serving this at holiday time. Yum!
Cynthia C says
Bread pudding is a favorite at my house. This one looks especially delicious.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Best bread pudding recipe EVER! King’s Hawaiian is the best sweet bread out there, and I think it’s perfect for this kind of recipe.
Holly Thomas says
I have never had bread pudding and did not know you could make it in a slow cooker.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
This looks and sounds absolutely terrific! I haven’t had breakfast yet and wish I had a bowl to try right now.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
What an awesome way to use Hawaiian rolls! Addie will love making this awesome dessert with me!
Jessica Gengler says
This looks so amazing. I did not know you could make this in a slow cooker!
Stacey Werner says
You know, I love my slow cooker yet I don’t think I’ve ever made a dessert in it before. This looks delicious and may be my first slow cooked attempt at a dessert!
Scott says
I can honestly say I’ve never had bread pudding from a slow cooker. After seeing your photos, I’m wondering why not?!
Amber NElson says
Oh my gosh, bread pudding is my favorite! I will be trying this for sure!
Anne says
Few things are as comforting as bread pudding. And this one looks particularly so, with the apples and raisins, two of my favorite things. I’ve never tried making bread pudding in my slow cooker, but I think it’s time! Thanks for the recipe.
Sara says
This recipe is awesome! I love to make desserts in my crockpot.
Toughcookiemommy says
Bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts. I would love to make this in our slow cooker.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Bread pudding is a dessert staple in our family! OMG, we gobble it up like there’s no tomorrow. Yours sound ah-mazing.
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
This looks amazing and I love that it’s done in the crockpot. I have to try this before the diet starts!
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
This just looks yummy! I love Kings Hawaiian Rolls and just today I picked up a few at Walmart because my daughter just LOVES them. Great for snacking.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I am doing a little happy dance over here. I LOVE bread pudding and you don’t see it too often. I love it with a little bit of sauce and vanilla ice cream. So tasty.
MJ L. commenting for Mommyhastowork says
Yummy! I have never had bread pudding but this looks like something I want to try!!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
Oh man, that looks AMAZING! I can’t say I’ve ever had bread pudding before (it never sounded appealing) but I’d definitely make an exception for that, especially if it came with the vanilla ice cream on top 😉
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
You totally need to try it. It doesn’t taste like you think and it;s oh so yummy!
Toughcookiemommy says
I have had bread pudding but this recipe still looks so good. I like the idea of putting ice cream on top of it.
Natalie says
I bet this tastes amazing! The Hawaiian bread gives it more of a sweet flavor!
Mami2jcn says
THIS LOOKS REALLY DELICIOUS. I LOVE THE ADDITION OF ICE CREAM ON TOP.