Grease a casserole dish and place apples and bread mixed together in the dish.
In a bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Pour over the bread and apples. Push the bread down to make sure it absorbs the milk mix.
Sprinkle the top with the chopped pecans and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.Topping
While it is baking stir together topping ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until caramel sauce forms.
Drizzle over hot bread pudding when it comes out of the oven.
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Notes
**GLUTEN FREE** You can substitute a gluten free bread for a great gluten free dessert. **DAIRY FREE** Substitute Almond or other non-dairy milk, and a non-dairy margarine for this recipe.