BREAD PUDDING WITH SAUCE

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This warm pudding is a traditional winter favorite, and for a good reason. The rich, cinnamony flavor is perfect for the holidays, and the decadent, buttery sauce is such an amazing complement. You can use actual rum instead of extract, just for grown-ups. -Peggy Goodrich, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups cubed day-old bread
1/2 cup golden raisins, optional
BROWN SUGAR BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons rum extract
1 drop orange extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon and salt. Gently fold in bread cubes and raisins if desired. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and apple juice. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Serve warm with bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.