"Put leftover French or challah bread to good use with this decadent French toast layered with apples, brown sugar, pecans and butter—lots of butter. Pass the syrup, whipped cream and berries, please!..."
INGREDIENTS
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10 cups cubed (3/4-inch) French or challah bread
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8 eggs
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2 cups (1 pint) half-and-half
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1/2 cup milk
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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8 tablespoons butter, softened
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3 apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (3/4-inch pieces)
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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Powdered Sugar, Maple syrup or salted caramel topping, if desired