Holiday Morning French Toast

* Exported from MasterCook *

Holiday Morning French Toast

Recipe By :Woman's Day
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter -- melted
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon -- divided
3 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) -- peeled and 
sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 loaf Italian or French bread -- cut into 1" slices
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a 13x9" baking pan.
Add apples and cranberries. Toss to coat well. Spread apple mixture evenly
over pan bottom. Arrange slices of bread on top. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla
and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon until well blended. Pour mixture over
bread, soaking bread completely. Cover and refrigerate 4-24 hours. Bake,
covered with foil in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes. Uncover
and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve warm.