1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. molasses 1/2 c. water 2 tbsp. melted butter 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) sliced apples 4 c. diced white bread 1 c. raisins Combine sugar, molasses, water, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl. Beat until well blended. Add apples, bread and raisins. Stir to coat well. Divide mixture evenly among eight-buttered six ounce custard cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly. FOR VANILLA SAUCE: 2 egg yolks 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. flour A dash of salt 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. vanilla ice cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla Beat egg yolks, sugar, flour and salt until thick and lemon-colored in medium size heavy saucepan. Stir in cream. Cook slowly stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat; add ice cream and vanilla; stir until ice cream melts; cover and chill. |