Cinnamon Apple Raisin Bread Pudding

½ cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apple
2 tbsp. Calvados (apple brandy)
3½ cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
4 large eggs
5 cups cubed cinnamon bread

Combine raisins, dried apple, and apple brandy in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave at high for 1 minute; cool. Combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon
rind, melted margarine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs in a
large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in bread cubes and raisin
mixture. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.

Pour bread mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

10 servings