Apple Raisin Bread Pudding

This is a recipe that my daughter loves. You can include dried apricots rather than the raisins and if you use egg whites, it makes it a bit lower in fat.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pudding

Ingredients

• 4  cups  bread cubes
• 2  cups skim milk, hot
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup raisins or 1⁄2 cup  diced  dried apricot
• 2  medium apples, sliced thin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  egg whites or 2  eggs
•  vegetable spray such as  Pam cooking spray

Directions

1. Combine bread, raisins (or apricots) in a large bowl.
2. Add the hot milk and sugar.
3. Mix thoroughly and let stand 20-30 minutes.
4. Add beaten egg, cinnamon and vanilla and mix inches.
5. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart sprayed casserole dish.
6. Bake uncovered 45 minutes to 1 hour until set and slightly browned at 350oF.