Applesauce Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Cut bread into 1-2 inch cubes and spread a layer on the bottom of a large glass baking dish. (Using HALF the bread cubes).
2. 2
   In a saucepan, warm the milk and butter together long enough to melt butter. (Make sure you do not let the milk boil!).
3. 3
   Once butter is melted, remove from heat. Add brown sugar.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl whisk together eggs and vanilla untill well mixed and a little foamy/frothy.
5. 5
   Whisk egg mixture into milk mixture.
6. 6
   Pour mixture over the first layer of bread cubes, making sure to soak them through.
7. 7
   Spread applesauce over the soaked bread cubes evenly and sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins.
8. 8
   Add the rest of the bread cubes and pour remaining mixture over them. Sprinkle more cinnamon and raisins.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with brown sugar (optional) and/or drizzle with a little maple syrup.
10. 10
    Bake on 350 degrees for about 20-35 minutes or until the center is set.