Begin by spraying a 9x13 baking dish with cooking oil
Cut 1 large loaf French bread in half long wise and tear into large chunks
Lay the chunks into the pan bottom making a layer
Whisk together
3 Cups milk
6 large eggs
1/4 Cup maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 tsp. apple pie spice
Pour over the layer of bread chunks in the baking dish
Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon cinnamon over the top
Next, pour over the bread
3 Cups chopped apples (fresh or frozen-well drained)
3 Cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Push the apples and blueberries into the crevices of the bread chunks
Drop small chunks of butter over the top of the fruit
Cover and store in the fridge until you are ready to bake
This can be kept overnight for a wonderful holiday morning treat
Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour, until golden brown
Whisk together
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Drizzle over the warm bread pudding for a delicious icing if desired