Caramel Apple Breakfast Pudding
["2 large tart apples (such as Jonathan or Granny Smith)", "3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 c. packed brown sugar", "2 Tbsp. light colored corn syrup", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1/2 c. pecan pieces", "3 eggs, beaten", "1 1/4 c. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "8 to 10 (1/2-inch thick) slices Italian or French bread"]
["Peel, core and slice apples (2 cups). In a small saucepan, combine apple slices and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook, covered, over low heat until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander. Transfer apples to small bowl. Gently stir cinnamon into cooked apples. Set aside."]
["tart apples", "cinnamon", "brown sugar", "light colored corn syrup", "butter", "pecan", "eggs", "milk", "vanilla", "nutmeg", "Italian"]