16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

3 cups milk

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp vanilla extract

21 oz can apple pie filling, slices cut in half

2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped

1 cup golden raisins

3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Whipped cream, optional

In a large bowl, combine the bread and sugar. Set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla until foamy. Pour over bread and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Stir in all remaining ingredients except whipped cream. Pour into a greased 9-inch-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 45-50 minutes, or until firm. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Barbara Wolf, Avilla