Apple-Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe

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"Our six children love this for breakfast on a chilly morning, but try it for your next party. It makes the kitchen smell warm and cozy." Janelle Fahnestock, Lititz, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

• VANILLA SAUCE:
• Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
• 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• 7 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Pour butter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine bread cubes and apples; sprinkle over butter. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes or until bread is softened.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Serve with warm bread pudding. Yield: 12 servings (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Nutritional Facts
1 piece with 5 teaspoons sauce equals 294 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 138 mg cholesterol, 191 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.