French Toast With Crushed Apple Sauce

• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 loaf (1 pound) country bread, cut into 1-inch slices
• Ground cinnamon

1. In a small saucepan, combine the juice, apple, brown sugar and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 12-15 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Mash apple to desired consistency; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak for 30 seconds.
3. Place in skillet; lightly sprinkle with cinnamon. Toast each side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and bread.
4. Cut French toast into 1-in. strips; serve with sauce.

apple juice, apple, brown sugar, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, butter, country bread, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/french-toast-with-crushed-apple-sauce/ (may not work)