Apple Raisin Bread Pudding

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool completely.
• 2

  Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix half-and-half, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs with whisk. Stir in bread cubes. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3

  In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook apples in butter 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until tender. Cool 5 minutes. Add apples and raisins to bread mixture; stir gently until blended. Pour mixture into baking dish.
• 4

  Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until top is puffed and golden brown (center will jiggle slightly). Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm bread pudding with syrup.