Apple Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Variation; try adding some dried fruit, such as apricots, cherries or dates to the pudding with the apples.
2. 2
   Butter a 5-cup ovenproof dish with butter.
3. 3
   Place apples in bottom of dish, then sprinkle half of the sugar over them.
4. 4
   Pour wine or apple juice over the apples.
5. 5
   Add the bread slices, pushing down with your hands to flatten them slightly.
6. 6
   Mix the cream with eggs, the remaining sugar, and pour over the bread.
7. 7
   Add Zest to the top, over bread and egg mixture.
8. 8
   Set aside and to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake in Preheated 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes, until golden and set (inserted knife comes out clean).