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Grease a shallow baking dish (2-1/2-qt size).
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Add the raisings and brandy (or apple juice) to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from head and set aside.
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Using a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg.
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Stir in the melted butter and the raisin mixture.remaining butter and reserved raisin mixture.
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Gently stir in the cubes bread and allow to stand for about 15 minutes. During this time the bread will soften as it absorbs the mixture.
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Transfer the mixture to the greased baking sidh.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the centre of the pudding comes out clean.
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To prepare the sauce- again using a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cold water and mix well.
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Bring this mixture to a boil over head and stir for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
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Remove from the heat; stir in the butter and brandy (or vanilla).
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Serve the sauce over the bread pudding.
