Total Time: 1 hr

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 12 oz day-old French bread(285 g)
• 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled
• 1 cup brown sugar(220 g)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk(480 mL)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ¼ cup maple syrup(85 g)
• Powdered sugar, for serving
• Whipped cream, for serving

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. Cut the bread into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) cubes.

3. Chop the peeled apples into bite-size pieces.

4. In a large bowl, toss together the bread cubes, apples, sugar, and cornstarch.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

6. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and toss to coat evenly.

7. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the maple syrup.

8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and dollops of whipped cream.