Caramel Apple Breakfast Pudding

Mom made this for us. We thought is was delicious so i thought i would share the recipe. She lets it refrigerate overnight.

In a saucepan , add apples and water.

Bring mixture to boiling.

Lower heat.

Cover and cook over medium-low for 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender.

Stirring frequently.

Drain apples and transfer to a small bowl.

Stir in cinnamon and set apples aside.

In the same saucepan , add brown sugar , corn syrup , and butter.

Cook and stir over medium heat until just reaches boiling.

Remove from heat.

Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish.

Sprinkle evenly with pecans.

In another bowl , add eggs , milk , vanilla , and nutmeg.

Mix well.

Place half of the bread slices on top of the caramel , trimming bread to fit.

Spoon apples evenly over the bread slices.

Place remaining bread slices over apples.

Pour egg mixture evenly over bread slices.

Press bread down gently to moisten completely.

Cover and chill if refrigerator for 3 to 24 hours.

In a 325f oven , bake , uncovered , for 40-45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Run a knife around the edges to lo.

granny smith apples, water, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter, pecan pieces, eggs, milk, vanilla, ground nutmeg, italian bread