Cranberry And Raisin Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce

• 8 slices raisin bread, cubed
• 5 slices white bread, cubed
• 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 4 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• Optional Caramel Sauce for one serving only
• 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (smuckers icecream topping)
• 1 tablespoon non-dairy vanilla coffee creamer

1. Place the cranberrys, raisins and nuts in a small bowl with just enough boiling water to cover.
2. Let stand a few minutes until they are plumped out and then drain.
3. In a large bowl blend the bread, cranberrys, raisins and nuts.
4. In a medium bowl mix the remaining ingredients together and pour it over the bread mixture and blend.
5. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled 8x12 baking dish and allow to stand for 10 minutes before placing in oven.
6. Bake in a hot 350 degrees oven for 40-45 minutes.
7. COOL before cutting into serving size portions.
8. THE CARMAMEL SAUCE.
9. It is so simple - You make the choice in how much you want to make up at a time.
10. Place ingredients in a microwave safe dish and just slightly warm up until the caramel is slightly melted.
11. Blend well and pour over the bread pudding servings.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-and-raisin-bread-pudding-with-caramel-sauce-113867 (may not work)