Mini bread puddings – golden, sweetly eggy and plunked into a muffin mold for out-of-hand eating – who would have imagined such an ambrosial concoction? This amazing, Starbucks-sort-of-apple muffins whip up as fast as Jello, make use of leftover challah, brioche or even croissants but end up looking and tasting like a unique and rustic French pastry. Breads chunks in a buttery, cream-laced custard. Is it dessert or breakfast? Use a sweet soft apple here or combine tart Granny Smith with a Mcintosh or Cortland (or whatever is popular in your part of the country)