CINNAMON-APPLE FRENCH TOAST

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Serving this on Christmas morning is a tradition in our home. It's wonderful because I can make it the night before and pop it in the oven while we are opening gifts. -Jill Peterson, Richfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples and cranberries. Arrange bread slices over fruit. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. To serve, invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.