Apple Bread Pudding with tenders

2 medium apples (300g) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon water 2 1/2 cups nonfat milk (625ml) 1 vanilla bean (halved lengthways) 4 slices fruit bread[...]

4 1/2 cups French bread, cut into cubes 1/3 cup raisins 2 1/2 cups apples , peeled and sliced 1 cup brown sugar , packed 1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream 1/4[...]

3 apples 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup brandy 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon[...]