Caramel Apple Strata

By kddozier

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 3 large apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1 loaf (1 pound) day-old cinnamon bread
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 10 eggs
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, sugar and pie spice. Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon apples over bread; drizzle with half of the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with pecans; top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining caramel sauce.
Remove strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
In a small microwave-safe dish, microwave reserved sauce, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Drizzle over strata. Yield: 12 servings.