Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

Pudding

• 9 cups stale bread cubes (about 12 slices)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 medium apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Pudding

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut bread into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add raisins. Pour milk over bread and raisins.
3. Peel, core, and slice apples. Cut apples in quarters and place over bread mixture.
4. In a bowl combine sugar, eggs and melted butter; whisk until smooth. Pour egg mixture over apples and stir to combine. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes.

Caramel Sauce

1. Combine water and cornstarch in microwave-safe dish, stirring until blended.
2. Add sugar and cinnamon and whisk until dissolved. Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Check and stir halfway through cooking time.
3. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla extract. Stir until butter is melted.
4. Serve sauce over bread pudding.