APPLE-CINNAMON OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST

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Categories     Fruit     Brunch

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 loaf challah, sliced 1" thick
3-5 apples, sliced
2 cups dark brown sugar
8 eggs
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup half & half
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Steps:

  • Combine the syrup, butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and simmer gently until the sugar melts. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x12" casserole dish. Layer the apples over the sugar mixture, sprinkle with cinnamon, and place the bread slices over the apples. Beat together the eggs, milk, half & half, vanilla, spices, and Grand Marnier. Pour the custard over the bread. Cover the dish and let stand overnight in refrigerator. The following morning, preheat oven to 350F. Uncover the casserole dish and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes.

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