Harvest Apple French Toast
Posted by Rini

2 packages (12.5 ounces each) frozen plain French toast, thawed

1 cup milk

6 eggs

2 medium red baking apples such as Jonathan

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries or raisins

Powdered sugar and additional maple-flavored syrup (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375�F. Lightly spray a rectangular baker with oil. Cut French toast into 1-inch cubes; place in baker.

2. In a small microwave-cooker, microwave milk on HIGH 1 1/2-2 minutes or until hot. In a bowl, whisk eggs. While continuously whisking, slowly pour hot milk into eggs. Pour egg mixture over French toast cubes; stir gently. Set aside.

3. Core and slice apples, leaving peel on. Cut apple slices into quarters. Chop walnuts. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples, walnuts, syrup and cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat 3-3 1/2 minutes or until apples are crisp-tender.

4. Pour apple mixture over French toast mixture. Sprinkle with cranberries; mix using scraper. Bake 30-32 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with additional maple-flavored syrup, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings or 16 sample servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 400, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 14 g, Sodium 700 mg, Fiber 4 g