Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• Freshly whipped cream, for serving
• Unsalted butter, for the pan
• 6 large egg yolks
• Shelled pumpkin seeds (optional), for garnish
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, flavored pie filling
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons bourbon