Ingredients
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1 loaf French bread (1 pound)
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8 large eggs, beaten
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3 1/2 cups full-fat milk or 3 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 cup sugar, divided (or more to suit taste)
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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6 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced (one more apple won't hurt)
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3 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 teaspoon nutmeg (or to taste)
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3 -4 tablespoons butter (cut in small cubes)
Instructions
- Slice the bread 1-1/2-inch thick.
- Coat a 13 x 9" pan with nonstick spray.
- Tightly pack the bread slices into the pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together eggs, milk, 1/2 cup sugar (or to suit taste), and the vanilla; pour half of the egg mixture over the bread slices.
- Evenly distribute the apple slices over the bread.
- Top with remaining egg mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over the apples.
- Dot with butter cubes.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning/day uncover the baking pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven, for 50-60 minutes.
- Remove from the oven then let stand for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
- TIP: Brushing the apple slices with fresh lemon juice, will prevent any browning on the slices while in the fridge overnight.