Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast

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Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast

Serves 10 to12

 

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

3 tablespoons light corn syrup

4 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

10 to 12 slices day-old French bread (3/4-inch thick)

 

In medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring brown sugar, butter and

corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Add apples and cinnamon;

reduce heat, and cook just until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 to

5 minutes. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.

 

In separate 9 x 13-inch pan, place French bread slices on bottom.

 

Combine:

 

2 cups milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

6 eggs, beaten

2 to 3 tablespoons butter, softened

 

Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate both pans overnight.

 

The next morning, remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.

 

Place bread slices over caramel-apple mixture. Spread 2 to 3

tablespoons butter over bread slices. Bake in preheated 375 degree F

oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes

out clean.