Donut Pudding

The perfect finish to a dinner party - adults only! It can also be made with stale cinnamon buns. Standing time hasn't been included.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  diced  dried apricot
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup  warm brandy (or orange juice)
• 5  large eggs
• 1 (13 1/2ounce) can evaporated milk (not skim)
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
• 1⁄3 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4  cups  cubed day-old  glazed doughnuts (or stale)
• 3⁄4 cup butter (not margarine)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup Bourbon
• 1  cup  whipping cream

Directions

1. Combine fruit& brandy in a small bowl; let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Beat next 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add donuts& stir until coated.
4. Let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Fold in fruit mixture.
6. Turn into greased 9 x 13 ovenproof dish& bake in a preheated 350F oven about 50 minutes or until puffed& set.
7. Let stand for about 15 minutes to cool slightly.
8. Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan; add brown sugar& bourbon.
9. Heat& stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
10. Add whipping cream; stir until warm.
11. Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce over each serving of warm pudding& the remainder into a small pitcher on the side.