• 1 C. whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 4 Tbs. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
• 6 Tbs. butter
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

Whisk milk, eggs, 2 Tbs. sugar, vanilla and salt in 8 inch square baking dish. Add bread and let soak until egg mixture is absorbed, turning once, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbs. butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 2 Tbs. sugar and apple slices. Sauté until apple slices are tender, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.

Melt remaining 2 Tbs. butter on heavy griddle over medium heat. Add bread to griddle and cook until golden brown, turning once, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer French toast to plates. Spoon warm sautéed apples on top. Drizzle with syrup and serve.