Apples In Irish Mist

Ingredients

• 8 eating apples such as Golden Delicious
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. Irish Mist liqueur
• 12 slices good quality white bread, crusts removed
• 2 oz. (55 g/1/2 stick) butter (preferably unsalted)
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon or mixed spice
• 7 oz. (200 g/1 1/4 c.) plump raisins or sultanas
• 4 large eggs (preferably free-range), beaten lightly
• 8 fluid oz. (225 ml/1 c.) milk
• 16 fluid oz. (475 ml/2 c.) cream
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla essence
• 6 oz. (170 g/3/4 c.) castor sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 Tbsp. (1 American Tbsp. + 1 tsp.) granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
• softly whipped cream (garnish)