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Apple-Raisin Bread Pudding

• From: American Egg Board

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped peeled apples (about 2 medium)

• 2 Tbs butter

• 3 cups day-old bread slices (about 3 slices)

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 4 eggs

• 2 cups milk

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and maple syrup.

Directions

• Cook apples in butter, covered, in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
• Combine bread and raisins in greased shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Add apples and toss to mix.
• Beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and spice in medium bowl until blended. Pour over bread mixture. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Remove bread pudding from refrigerator; uncover and let stand while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, in center of the oven until knife inserted near center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold.