Ingredients

1

cup sugar

1

teaspoon nutmeg

2

cups skim milk

1

teaspoon vanilla

2

eggs

10

cups French bread cubes (1-inch)

2/3

cup raisins

1

cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2

cup light corn syrup

2

tablespoons rum*

2

tablespoons margarine or butter

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine sugar, nutmeg, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs; beat with wire whisk until smooth. Fold in bread cubes and raisins. Pour into sprayed baking dish.

Bake at 350°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Serve warm sauce over warm bread pudding.