Name: Brioche "Bread Pudding" with Caramelized Apples
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 2 cups walnuts; 1/4 cup simple syrup; 1/4 cup turbinado sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1-inch piece vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 large Mutsu or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch dice; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 8 one-inch thick slices brioche; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large egg yolk; 1 large whole egg; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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