Apple Pie Sandwiches

• 2 cups diced peeled tart apples
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 12 slices day-old bread
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

1. In a large saucepan, cook apples and water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice.
2. Spread six slices of bread with 1/3 cup filling; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar.
3. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture. Cook on a lightly greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

tart apples, water, sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, bread, eggs, milk, vanilla, confectioners

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-pie-sandwiches/ (may not work)