• Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease an 8 x 8" square foil baking pan with vegetable shortening or butter.
• Rip apple fritters into bite sized pieces (about 4 cups worth), arrange in the prepared baking pan, and drizzle with melted butter.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
• Pour mixture over the apple fritter pieces, stirring lightly so that all of the fritter pieces are covered.
• Gently stir in chopped apple pieces and nuts.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until set. Edges should be golden, and easily pull away from the side of the pan.

Maple Cream Sauce:

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, whisking until well blended.
• Whisk constantly, cooking over low heat until mixture thickens – do not allow mixture to come to a simmer.
• Serve bread pudding hot, with sauce poured over each serving.