Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cups applesauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Method

1. 1 Combine sugar, water, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until melted and caramelized.
2. 2 Pour the caramel into a pudding dish, swirling to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine applesauce, brown sugar, bread crumbs, and nuts. Mix until well blended.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into the prepared caramel-lined dish.
5. 5 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for 40 minutes.
6. 6 Remove from oven and immediately invert onto a platter to serve.