This is a delicious breakfast dish that is perfect to prepare for a late brunch with friends. It is easy to make, and sets overnight, so in the late morning you just put it in the oven and enjoy.
1 C. brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 C. butter, melted 3 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 C. raisins 1 1 lb. loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 C. milk 1 Tbs. vanilla extract 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even layer over apples. In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerated overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Yield: 12 servings