Apple Bread Pudding with milk

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[...]

1 cup half-and-half 1 cup 2% low-fat milk 2 whole eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/4[...]