Apple Cinnamon French Toast

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 8-oz. loaf of French bread
• 6 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups milk (whole, 2%, or skim)
• 8 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 4 Granny Smith apples
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• Maple syrup (your favorite brand)

Preparation

Step 1

The day/night before:
Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray. Cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices (you should get 10 - 16 slices). Arrange closely, in a single layer, in a baking dish.

Beat eggs and milk with 3 Tbsp. of the sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread.

Combine the remaining 5 Tbsp. of sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Cut the apples into rings, placing the apple rings on top of the bread. Sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the butter into small pieces and arrange over the apples. Bake, uncovered, for 30 - 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with maple syrup.