Fruit And Nut Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 slices day-old bread
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. evaporated milk
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling
2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
1 c. golden raisins
3/4 c. margarine, melted

Preparation

Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
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 or overnight.
Cut apple pie slices in half.
Stir apple slices and all remaining ingredients into chilled mixture.
Pour into a greased 9 x 13 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 topping or ice cream. Yield:
12 to 15 servings.