Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 3 cups)1/2 cup dried cranberries12 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick)6 large eggs1-1/2 cups whole milk3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples and cranberries. Arrange bread slices over fruit. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. To serve, invert onto a serving platter.
