Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast

• Topping:
• 4 cups chopped peeled Gala apple (about 2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Calvados (apple brandy)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• French Toast:
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter

1. Preheat oven to 250u0b0.
2. To prepare topping, combine apple and cornstarch in a medium bowl, tossing to combine.
3. Place 1 1/2 cups water and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer; cook 5 minutes. Add apple; cook 10 minutes or until apple begins to soften and release juices. Stir in maple syrup; remove from heat.
4. To prepare French toast, combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
5. Melt 1 teaspoon butter on a nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dip 4 bread slices into milk mixture, turning to coat both sides and allowing excess milk mixture to drip off. Place bread on pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bottom of bread is lightly browned. Turn bread over, and cook 2 minutes until lightly browned. Place French toast on a baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread slices. Serve apple mixture over French toast.

topping, peeled gala apple, cornstarch, water, brown sugar, calvados, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, maple syrup, milk, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, eggs, butter

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cinnamon-raisin-french-toast (may not work)