Caramel Apple Strata
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home- Kelly, Whiteland, In.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: cheesecake, cobbler, pies, tarts
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup utter, cubed
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 3 large apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. apple pie spice
- 1 loaf (1 lb.) day-old cinnamon bread
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
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In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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In a small bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, sugar and pie spice. Arrange half the bread in a greased 13 x9 -inch baking dish. Spoon apples over bread; drizzle with half of the sauce. Sprinkle with pecans; top with remaining bread.
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In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining caramel sauce.
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Remove strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
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Microwave reserved sauce, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes. Drizzle over strata.