Healthier Bread Pudding II

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the bread mixture: In an 8-inch square baking dish, arrange the cubed bread. Scatter the raisins and diced apple evenly over the bread. Drizzle with the melted butter. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Whisk the custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Assemble and soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread mixture. Gently press down on the bread with a fork to ensure it is fully submerged and absorbs the liquid. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Bake in a water bath: Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the bread pudding baking dish inside a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour the boiling water into the roasting pan, reaching about halfway up the sides of the baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 50 mins Bake until golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread pudding is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. (50 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cool and serve: Remove the bread pudding from the water bath and let it cool slightly before serving. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. (10 minutes)