Apple Bread Pudding

Ingredients

  • 4 cups soft bread cubes
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups sliced Georgia cooking apples
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Preheat oven to 350º and grease a 7” x 11” baking dish.

  • Step 2:

    In a large bowl, combine bread, raisins, pecans, and apples.

  • Step 3:

    In a small saucepan melt brown sugar, add milk and melted butter. Pour liquid mixture over bread mixture, and stir gently to combine.

  • Step 4:

    Pour into baking dish.

  • Step 5:

    Combine cinnamon, vanilla, and eggs in a small bowl, then pour over bread mixture. Bake for 40 minutes, or until center is set.

  • Step 6:

    While pudding is cooking, combine sauce ingredients (1/4 C. brown sugar through vanilla) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

  • Step 7:

    Remove from heat. Pour over cooked pudding or serve on the side.