Apple Cinnamon French Toast

By Denise Romney

1 loaf french bread (8 Ounces)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
8 tablespoons sugar (divided)
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinn.
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
4 granny smith apples
2 TBS butter
Maple syrup

Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices arrange closely in a singer layer in a 9x13 greased pan. Beat eggs, milk, add 3TBS. of sugar vanilla and salt. Mix well. Pour over bread.

Combine remaining sugar, 5 TBS, and cinnamon. Peel core and slice apples, toss with sugar/cinn. mixture. Lay apples over bread and eggs. Cover and let sit for 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400degrees. Cut 2 TBS. of butter in thin slices and place on top of apples before cooking. Bake uncovered for 30 - 35 minutes or until apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!