Apple And Fig Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp honey
8 slices white bread, crusts removed, slices halved diagonally
1 None medium apple, cored, quartered, sliced thinly
12 None dried figs (around 7 oz), halved
2 cups skim milk
2 None large eggs
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
None None fresh raspberries, to serve (optional)
2 tsp powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0F.
Combine honey and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until combined.
Brush both sides of bread with honey mixture. Layer bread, apple and figs, overlapping slightly, in a lightly greased shallow rectangular baking dish.
Whisk milk, eggs and sugar together then strain into a large measuring cup, skimming and discarding any foam. Pour 1/2 the milk mixture over bread. Let stand for 5 mins. Pour remaining milk mixture over top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Place baking dish in a large roasting pan. Add enough boiling water to come halfway up sides of baking dish. Bake pudding for 45 mins, or until top is browned lightly and pudding is set. Sprinkle with raspberries, if desired. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.