1 c. finely chopped apple
1/4 c. butter
3 c. (1/2 inch) bread cubes
2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs, separated
Nutmeg
Custard sauce

Saute apple in butter until tender but not brown. Add bread cubes; brown lightly. Combine apple and bread cubes with milk, sugar, raisins, lemon rind, vanilla and salt. Add well beaten egg yolks; blend well. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into bread mixture.

Pour into 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle top with nutmeg. Set baking dish in pan of hot water. Bake at 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Serve hot or cold with Custard Sauce.

2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. milk, scalded
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. nutmeg or mace

Combine eggs, sugar and salt in heavy saucepan or top of double boiler. Stir in milk gradually. Place over very low heat if using a saucepan or over hot, not boiling water, if double boiler is used. Cook stirring constantly until thickened and coats metal spoon. Cool quickly. Stir in vanilla and nutmeg.