APPLE PIE SANDWICHES

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I created this apple sandwich one autumn when we had an abundant apple crop. We enjoy these sandwiches for breakfast and dessert all year long. -Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled tart apples
1 cup water
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons lemon juice
12 slices day-old bread
3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook apples and water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. , Spread six slices of bread with 1/3 cup filling; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar. , Dip sandwiches in egg mixture. Cook on a lightly greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.