Fruit and Nut Bread Pudding - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 16 slices day-old bread, torn into 1-inch pieces -
• 2 cups sugar -
• 4 large eggs -
• 3 cups whole milk -
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon -
• 1/2 teaspoon salt -
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract -
• 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, slices cut in half -
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans -
• 1 cup golden raisins -
• 3/4 cup butter, melted -
• Whipped cream, optional -