Cinnamon Apple Raisin Bread Pudding

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
• 2 tablespoons calvados (apple brandy)
• 3 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 4 large eggs
• 5 cups cubed cinnamon-swirl bread (about 12 oz)
• cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Combine raisins, dried apples and apple brandy in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 minute; cool. Combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon rind, melted butter, 1/2 tsp salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in bread cubes and raisin mixture. let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
3. Pour bread mixture into an 8 inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake a 325 for 50 minutes or until set. Serve Warm.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cinnamon-apple-raisin-bread-pudding-182009 (may not work)