Apple Bread Pudding

1 lb loaf French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Butter or margarine
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk baking mix
3 tablespoons butter or margarinePreheat electric oven to 350°F. Butter
slices of bread and place in a 13 x 9 x
2-inch baking pan.

Spread apple pie filling over bread. Top
with 1/2 cup of the nuts and the raisins.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar,
the 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, vanilla,
and lemon extract; pour over bread, pressing
down to soak bread with milk mixture.

Combine baking mix, the remaining 1/2 cup
nuts, and the 1/3 cup brown sugar; cut in
the 3 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle over
bread mixture. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes
or until knife inserted in center comes
out clean. Makes 24 servings.