Apple Bread Pudding

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1–1½ cups peeled, cored, coarsely chopped apples

In a large skillet, preferably nonstick, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the ⅔ cup sugar. Let sizzle for a few moments, then cook, tossing freq