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Caramel Apple Strata

This makes a great autumn breakfast or brunch entree that puts an unexpected twist on a classic strata. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana

12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min. + standing

Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup
3 large apples, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 loaf (1 pound) day-old cinnamon bread
1/2 cup chopped pecans
10 eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir
for 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, sugar and pie
spice. Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13-in. x 9-in.
baking dish. Spoon apples over bread; drizzle with half of the
caramel sauce. Sprinkle with pecans; top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Pour over
top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate

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Caramel Apple Strata (continued)

Directions (continued)

remaining caramel sauce.
Remove strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake,
uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted
near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before
cutting.
In a small microwave-safe dish, microwave reserved sauce, uncovered,
for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Drizzle over strata. Yield:
12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1 tablespoon sauce equals 462 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 198 mg cholesterol, 472 mg sodium, 67 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.