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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter the cups of 2 large muffin pans.
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(You will need 12 muffin cups.)
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Set aside.
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Gently simmer the raisins and brandy in a small saucepan over low heat.
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Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Peel, core and cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.
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Add them to a small bowl and toss with the lemon juice.
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Set aside.
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In large bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and melted butter until combined.
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Cut the donuts into 1-inch pieces.
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Add the donuts to the bowl with the egg mixture.
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Press the donuts down into the liquid to cover completely and let soak for 15 minutes while you prepare the crumb topping.
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To make the crumb topping.
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Add the flour, brown sugar, salt, oats, and butter to a small bowl.
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Using an electric mixer, on medium-low speed, beat the mixture until crumbly.
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Set aside.
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Stir the apples and the raisins with the brandy into the soaked donuts.
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(Make sure the donuts have soaked up most of the liquid before adding the apples.)
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Evenly divide the custard among the muffin cups.
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Sprinkle each custard with the crumb topping.
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Put the muffin pans on foil-lined baking sheets and bake until the pudding has turned golden and is set, about 35 minutes.
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Remove the puddings from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
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To serve: Spoon the Apple Brandy Sauce on dessert plates and arrange each pudding on the sauce.
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Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Garnish each pudding with a dollop of Spiced Cream, if using, and a sprig of mint.
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Serve immediately.
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Apple Brandy Sauce:
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In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat.
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Add the sugar and stir until combined.
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Whisk in the heavy cream, brandy, egg yolks and salt.
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Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
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Do not let the sauce come to a boil.
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Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
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Serve warm with the Apple Crisp Bread Pudding.
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Spiced Cream:
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