Prep: 20 mins | Bake: 40 mins | Yield: 12 servings (1 1/4 cups sauce)

Ingredients:

3 tbsp butter, melted

1 loaf (1 lb.) day-old cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples

7 eggs

2 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup sugar

3 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Sauce

2/3 cup sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/8 tsp salt

1 cup cold water

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Pour butter into a 9×13″ baking dish. Combine bread cubes and apples; sprinkle over butter. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 325°F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir int butter and vanilla. Serve with warm bread pudding.