CARAMEL APPLE STRATA

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This makes a great autumn breakfast or brunch entree that puts an unexpected twist on a classic strata. -Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside., In a small bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar and pie spice. Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples; drizzle with half of the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with pecans; top with remaining bread., In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining caramel sauce., Remove strata from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting., In a microwave, heat the reserved sauce. Drizzle warm sauce over strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.