Applesauce Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices raisin bread, trimmed
2 cups applesauce
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated

Preparation

Cut bread into quarters.
Layer 1/3 of the bread and 1 cup applesauce in buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Repeat layers.
Top with remaining bread.
Combine eggs, milk, sugar and lemon rind in bowl, beating until well blended.
Pour over bread.
Place in pan with 1-inch boiling water.
Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.