Caramel Apple French Toast

Makes 1 8x8 pan, Bake at 350 F. Serves 4-5

 »  1/4 cup brown sugar
 »  1/4 cup butter
 »  1 tablespoon light corn syrup
 »  1/2 cup chopped pecans

 »  12 slices French bread (Thin Sliced)
 »  4 apples, thinly sliced

 »  1 cup egg-white
 »  1 cup skim milk
 »  1/2 teaspoon vanilla

 »  cinnamon and nutmeg - sprinkled on top

Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in 8x8 glass pan (Spray sides with Pam) and cook in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans.

Place one layer thin-sliced French bread on syrup and pecans. Fill in with bread as needed. Top with sliced apples, not overlapping. Place second layer of sliced French Bread on top of apples, and another layer of apples.

Combine eggs, milk and vanilla, then pour over layers. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Each person is served one double layer serving. It can also be served with whipped cream.

Grilled Peaches

1 peach per person, halved and pitted

Dressing: 

2 Tbs. brown sugar

2 Tbs. olive oil

2 Tbs. lime juice 


1 tsp. vanilla 


Spray the grill and preheat to 350 degrees.  Grill peaches cut side down first for 3 minutes.  Flip and heat 3 or more minutes on other side. Whisk all dressing ingredients and heat in microwave for 40 seconds or until the sugar's dissolved. To serve, place two halves in dish and drizzle with sauce.  Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.

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