This recipe started out as a plain bread pudding. My husband, Tom, suggested adding some pecans, then I decided to add the pie filling. These ingredients make the pudding crunchy, moist and even more delicious.
Ingredients
16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, slices cut in half
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
1In a large bowl, combine bread and sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until foamy. Pour over bread and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
2Stir in all remaining ingredients except cream. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream if desired.
