3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c. white sugar
3 c. milk
1 lg. apple, unpeeled, diced into sm. bits
3 c. bread cubes
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. raisins
1 tsp. vanilla

RUM SAUCE:

1 c. milk
1/2 c. white sugar
4 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. cold water
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. rum

To make pudding; combine eggs, sugar and milk. Stir in apple, bread cubes, juice, raisins and vanilla. Pour into buttered casserole. Top with bits of butter and sprinkle with a little sugar and nutmeg. Bake in a 350 degree oven until brown on top and pudding is set. (It should take at least 40 minutes.)

To make rum sauce; combine milk, sugar and butter. Bring to a boil. In another bowl, combine water and flour. Stir until smooth. Stir into hot milk mixture. Cook over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg and rum.