Weekend Brunch

The fall brings football, and football brings guests for the weekend.  What will you serve your overnight guests for breakfast?  I would like to recommend one of my favorite recipes, Overnight Apple French Toast.  The best part is, not only is it delicious, but you can also prepare it the night before, then stick it in the oven in the morning!  Give it a try:

Overnight Apple French Toast

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. butter, melted

2 Tbsp. light corn syrup

3 tsp. ground cinnamon, separated

1/4 c. dried cranberries or raisins

3 apples, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices

6 eggs

1 1/2 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 loaf day old French bread, cut into slices

Prepare 9x13 pan with cooking spray.  Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 1/4 c. dried cranberries or raisins.  Set aside.  In separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vanilla, and 2 tsp. cinnamon.

Layer in 9x13 pan, apple slices, brown sugar mixture, slices of French bread, and lastly, egg mixture (soaking bread completely).  Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

For optional syrup toppings:

Comine and heat 1 c. applesauce, 1-10 ounce jar of apricot or apple jelly, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp. ground cloves.