Instructions. Grease an 8×8-inch casserole dish and set aside. Cut bread into 1-inch chunks and spread evenly in the bottom of the casserole dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, getting all the bread wet from the mixture. Start by mixing together the dry pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and chopped pecans. Next, fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined. Chill the watergate salad until you’re ready to serve. You may want to serve the salad in one large bowl, or you can scoop it into individual ramekins, cups, small bowls, or mugs. In a large saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples and cranberries and sauté 4-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk and brown sugar. Increase oven temperature to 325°F. Grease a 2 quart baking dish (or two smaller casserole dishes) and set aside. While the bread is toasting prepare the apple mixture. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the apples, granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Pour the stewed apples into the prepared dish. (Fig 1) Cover the stewed apples evenly with the cake batter. (Fig 2) Bake for about 40 mins. Or until baked. (Fig 3) Test the centre of the sponge in various places, with a cake skewer until it comes out clean. For Individual Bread Puddings: Divide the mixture among eight buttered 6-ounce ramekins; bake for 40 minutes. Swap the raisins for the same amount of another dried fruit: Try dried cranberries or cherries golden raisins, or chopped dried apricots. .

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