Holiday Morning French Toast just goes together with the Macy’s Day Parade or opening Christmas presents.  This dish has been a long standing tradition in my family.  The best part is you can do the prep work the night before and not miss a moment with family and friends. 

Ingredients

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Melted Butter

3 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

3 Apples (Peeled, Cored and Sliced thin)

1/2 Cup of Dried Cranberries (you can also use Raisins or Dried Cherries)

1 Loaf of French Bread (Cut into one inch thick slices)

6 Large Eggs

1.5 Cups Milk

1 TBsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions

The Night Before:

1.  Combine brown sugar, butter, 1 Tsp. Cinnamon in a 9×13 inch pan. 

2.  Add apples & dried Cranberries, toss to coat. 

3.  Spread apple mixture evenly over the bottom of pan.

4.  Arrange slices of bread on top of the apples.

5.  Mix eggs, milk, vanilla & remaining 2 Tsp. of Cinnamon.

6.  Pour mixture over the bread to soak completely.

7.  Cover and Refrigerate 4-24 hours.

Day of Serving:

1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees.

2.  Bake French Toast in pan, covered with foil for 40 minutes.

3.  Uncover and bake for and additional 5 minutes.

4.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.