Swedish Apple Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place bread slices in a single layer in a shallow pan.
2. 2
   Evenly drizzle 1/2 cup of half and half over bread.
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan mix sugar and water.
4. 4
   Bring to boiling.
5. 5
   Cover.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Return to medium heat.
10. 10
    Add about a third of the apple slices and simmer each portion 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove with a slotted spoon.
12. 12
    Reserve sugar syrup.