Eric isn't fond of stratas (he hates the bread on the bottom) and I'm not always a fan either but it's nice to try something different and today's cool weather begged for something fall to be had for breakfast. Very sweet for breakfast... but every once in a while that's ok!
2 c brown sugar
1/2 c butter, cubed
1/4 c light corn syrup
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
6 slices whole wheat or multigrain bread, cubed (day old preferred or slightly stale)
7 eggs
3/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes, and set aside. In a small bowl, combine apples, lemon juices, sugar, and cinnamon. Arrange half of bread cubes on the bottom of a greased 8x8 square baking dish. Spoon apples over bread and drizzle half of caramel sauce over top. Top with remaining bread. In a medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, and extract. Mix well and pour evenly over top of bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning preheat oven to 350 F. Uncover strata. Reheat remaining caramel sauce and drizzle over strata. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Serve with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.
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