Apple-Raisin French Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

1 loaf (16 ounces) dry French bread, torn into bite-size pieces

1 1/2 cups chopped peeled baking apples (Rome Beauty or Golden Delicious)

1 cup raisins

4 eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine bread, apples and raisins and toss to mix. In a small bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-20 minutes or until mixture is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Spoon into a greased 8" x 12" baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with White Grape Juice Sauce and/or vanilla ice cream.