Fruit And Nut Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. milk
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling
2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. golden raisins
3/4 c. melted butter
whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

In 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.
Stir in all remaining ingredients, except cream.
Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes or until firm.
Cut into squares.
Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.