Granny's Apple Bread Pudding

By JacqueDavison

Ingredients

• 8 eggs (egg substitute can be used)
• 4 cups milk or cream
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4to 5 cups dry apple bread cubes
• 2/3 cup cranberry raisins
• Vanilla Sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp water

Preparation

Step 1

Beat together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.

Place bread cubes in 10x10 baking dish. Sprinkle craisins over bread. Pour egg mixture over all. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 40 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with vanilla sauce (see below). Serves 8 to 10

Vanilla Sauce
Bring cream, sugar and vanilla to a slow boil over medium heat. Do not burn. Mix cornstarch with water and add to saucepan, cook 3 minutes on simmer until thickened. May be made ahead, refrigerated and later warmed in microwave. Topping for Bread Pudding.