Apple Cinnamon French Toast

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 large baking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• French bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices

Directions

1. 1

   The day before serving - prepare apples and French toast: In large heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple slices and cook; stirring occasionally, until tender.

2. 2

   Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and cinnamon to apples. Cook, stirring, until brown sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Spray 9 x 13 baking pan with non-stick spray and spread apple mixture into an even layer.

4. 4

   Arrange bread slices in one layer on top of apple mixture.

5. 5

   In medium-sized bowl with fork, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well mixed; pour over bread slices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

6. 6

   Next day - preheat oven to 375*. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 30-35 minutes or until mixture is firm and bread is golden.

7. 7

   Cool in pan five minutes. Invert serving tray over French toast and carefully turn both over to unmold so that apple layer is on top.