CRANBERRY-APPLE FRENCH TOAST

Cranberry-Apple French Toast image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; toss with apples and cranberries. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to moisten; place over fruit, overlapping or trimming slices to fit. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove baking dish from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.