PUDDING: 1 loaf French bread, torn into chunks 1 qt. milk 2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1 c. peeled apples, diced 1/2 c. raisins 3 tbsp. butter, melted Soak bread in milk for about 30 minutes. Mix sugar, vanilla, eggs and apples. Combine with bread chunks. Spread melted butter on bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Add bread mixture. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and hot. SAUCE: 1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg Rum to taste, about 3 tbsp. Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla. Slowly stir in 1 egg, then add the rum. Heat and stir over low heat about 5 minutes. Serve warm over individual pudding servings. Yield: 8 to 10 servings. |