5 c. torn white bread pieces
2 c. buttermilk
2 c. half & half
6 apples, peeled, cored & chopped
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. golden raisins

In a large mixing bowl, combine bread, buttermilk and half & half; set aside. In a saucepan, combine apples and water over medium heat. Cover and cook until apples are tender; cool.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir syrup, sugar, eggs and spices into bread mixture. Stir in apples. Pour mixture into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle top with raisins. Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is set. Yield 8-10 servings.