Cinnamon Cran-Apple Bread Pudding

Cranberries and cinnamon are a powerful antioxidant duo in this warm and comforting dessert that will please the whole family. Any leftovers may be refrigerated and warmed in a microwave oven before serving.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups milk
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 4  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4  cups  whole wheat french bread, cubes
• 2  granny smith apples, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Mix milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
2. Stir in bread cubes, apples and cranberries. Spread evenly in 11x7-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.