Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1
   Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread cubes out on a large baking sheet and let sit uncovered for a few hours or overnight to dry out.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x11 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, toss together bread cubes, raisins and apples.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, applesauce, sugar, cinnamon and lemon zest. Mix until well combined. Pour over bread mixture and let soak for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour bread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drop cubes of butter on top of bread. Bake bread pudding for 45 minutes. Serve warm with caramel sauce, if desired.