Makes 10 to 12 servings
2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
6 large eggs , lightly beaten
1 (16 ounce) day old French Bread loaf , cubed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple , drained
1 large Red Delicious apple , unpeeled and grated
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup raisins
5 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter , cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened
bourbon sauce (recipe below )
1 . Preheat oven to 350*F . Whisk together evaporated milk , eggs and 1 cup of water in a large bowl until well blended . Add bread cubes , stirring to coat thoroughly . Stir in pineapple and next 4 ingredients . Stir in butter , blending well . Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish .
2. Bake at 350* for 35 to 45 minutes or until set and crust is golden brown . Remove from oven and let stand 2 minutes . Serve with Bourbon sauce .
BOURBON SAUCE
Hands on time : ... 18 minutes ...Total time : ... 18 minutes ....Makes 1-1/2 cups
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat ; whisk in flour and cook , whisking constantly , 5 minutes . Stir in cream and sugar ; cook , whisking constantly , 3 minutes or until thickened . Stir in bourbon , vanilla and nutmeg ; cook , whisking constantly , 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated .
