Ingredients

1

Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped

1/2

teaspoon ground cinnamon

8

oz Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

3

eggs

1 1/2

cups milk

1

cup apple cider

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1

teaspoon vanilla

Caramel topping, if desired

Preparation

Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add apple and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until apple is tender.

Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, stir together apple mixture and bread cubes.

In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon with whisk. Pour over bread mixture in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with caramel sauce.