Apples In Irish Mist - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 eating apples such as Golden Delicious
3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Irish Mist liqueur
12 slices good quality white bread, crusts removed
2 oz. (55 g/1/2 stick) butter (preferably unsalted)
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon or mixed spice
7 oz. (200 g/1 1/4 c.) plump raisins or sultanas
4 large eggs (preferably free-range), beaten lightly
8 fluid oz. (225 ml/1 c.) milk
16 fluid oz. (475 ml/2 c.) cream
1 tsp. pure vanilla essence
6 oz. (170 g/3/4 c.) castor sugar
pinch of salt
1 Tbsp. (1 American Tbsp. + 1 tsp.) granulated sugar for sprinkling on top
softly whipped cream (garnish)

Preparation

You will need pottery or China dish, 8-inches (20.5 cm) square.