Shelly's Recipe

OVERNIGHT CARAMEL APPLE FRENCH TOAST

Category: French Toast

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 tbsp light corn syrup
4 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
10 to 12 slices day-old French bread (3/4-inch thick)

In medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Add apples, reduce heat, and cook just until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan.

In separate 9x13-inch pan place French bread slices on bottom.

Combine:
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 eggs, beaten
2 to 3 tbsp butter, softened

Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate both pans overnight.

In the morning: Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Place bread slices over caramel-apple mixture. Spread 2 to 3 tbsp butter over bread slices. Bake in pre-heated 375 for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Serves 10-12