Fruit And Nut Bread Pudding

Name: Fruit And Nut Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 3 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, slices cut in half; 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 1 cup golden raisins; 3/4 cup butter, melted; Whipped cream, optional

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, slices cut in half
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine bread and sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until foamy. Pour over bread and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
2

Stir in all remaining ingredients except cream. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream if desired.