Apple Bread-and-Butter Pudding

Peel the apples and cut into 1/4-inch slices.

In a large frying pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples and 1/2 cup of sugar.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Heat the oven to 325°.

Use the remaining butter to butter one side of each slice of bread. Line the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with half of the bread, buttered side up.

Cut the remaining bread into 8 triangles.

Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar until light.

Beat in the milk, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and the vanilla.

Put the apples on top of bread in the pan and arrange the triangles around the edge.

Pour the milk mixture over all and let stand 10 minutes.

Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle on top.

Bake until golden brown around the edges and the custard is set, about 1 hour.

Makes 8 servings.