But my favorite apple dessert is this easy apple bread pudding flavored with a hint of ... vanilla or even caramel ice cream.

For a fruitier twist, try a berry compote or a warm apple sauce ... Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly, then serve warm and drizzled with caramel sauce.

For sweet bread pudding, we love adding fruit and caramel, or for a more savory spin, leeks, spinach and mozzarella. One of our best bread pudding recipes uses croissants instead of standard bread ...