Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread, cubed
  • 2 c. applesauce
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • dash of salt
  • ground cinnamon

Method

  • In a well-buttered square baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes.
  • Combine the applesauce with the cinnamon and nutmeg and spread over the bread.
  • Scatter raisins over the applesauce mixture.
  • Top with remaining bread pieces.
  • Dot with butter.
  • Beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt.
  • Pour evenly all over bread and applesauce.
  • Top with more cinnamon.
  • Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Makes 6 servings.