Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Got this recipe from a hospital kitchen employee, it is good. Wanted to keep it safe

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 pudding

Ingredients

• 28  caramels, unwrapped
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 4  cups  bread, cubed, i use biscuits sometimes
• 4  cups apples, peeled and sliced
• 5  eggs, slightly beaten
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Melt caramels with water in a covered double boiler or a sauce pan over low heat.
2. Stir occasionally until sauce is smooth.
3. Place bread cubes in a greased 113/4 X 7-1/2 Baking dish.
4. Top with apple slices.
5. Combine Milk, suga, vanilla, salt and cinnamon.
6. Pour over apples, cover with caramel sauce .
7. Set dish in a large pan on oven rack, pour in boiling water to 1/2 inch in depth.
8. Bake at 325*for 1 hr and 20 minute or untol knife inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Serve hot or cold.
10. NOTE: I sometimes add pecan pieces or raisins for a change.