Apple Bread Pudding

Description
Applesauce, Canned Unsweetened by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 12

Ingredients

 * 3 cups 1% milk
 * 4 slightly beaten eggs
 * ½ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
 * 1 cup applesauce
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
 * ½ cup raisins
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) peeled, cored, and diced apples
 * 1 tablespoon margarine
 * 3 cups dried, cubed bread

Directions

 * 1) Lightly beat milk, eggs, sugar, applesauce, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon; stir in raisins and diced apples.
 * 2) Oil a 9” x 9” baking pan.
 * 3) Spread cubed bread over the bottom of the pan.
 * 4) Pour custard mixture over the bread.
 * 5) Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
 * 6) Place pan in a larger pan of water, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
 * 7) Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
 * 8) Cut 3 x 4 to make 12 servings.
 * 9) Can be served warm or chilled.