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Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 c. apples, peeled cored and sliced
  • 3 Tbsp. plus 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. finely diced crystalized ginger
  • 3 1/2 c. hard textured white bread in 1/2" cubes
  • 3 x Large eggs
  • 2 c. lowfat milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp grnd ginger

Method

  • 1.
  • Butter a six to 8 c. mold, casserole or possibly baking dish.
  • 2.
  • Heat two Tbsp.
  • of the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the foam subsides.
  • add in the apples, increase to high and saute/fry the apples, turning them frequently for about 5 min till they begin to color.
  • Don't allow them to!
  • become soft or possibly lose their shape.
  • 3.Add in three Tbsp.
  • of sugar and saute/fry another minute or possibly two till the sugar begins to carmelize.
  • Stir in the crystalized ginger, remove from heat and transfer the apples and ginger to a bowl.
  • 4.
  • Reduce heat to low, add in the remaining four Tbsp.
  • of butter to the skillet.
  • When the butter has melted, scrape the pan to loosen any bits of carmelized sugar clinging to it.
  • Add in the bread cubes and toss them in the butter till they are proportionately coate!
  • d.
  • 5.
  • Scatter half the apples and ginger into the baking dish.Cover with half the bread cubes.
  • Repeat the layers.
  • 6.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 7.
  • Lightly beat the Large eggs and one-half c. of sugar.
  • Scald the lowfat milk.
  • Slowly pour the scalded lowfat milk in a thin stream into the egg mix, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the vanilla and grnd ginger.
  • Pour over the apples and bread in the baking dish.
  • 8.
  • Set the dish in a pan and add in boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Place in the middle of the oven and bake 45 min, till the top is crusty and golden brown.
  • Serve while still hot.