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Praline Apple French Toast

Submitted By : Suzy
Serves : 8
Prep. Time : 0:35

1 Lb. day-old French bread - 1" thick slices
9 lrg. eggs
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup + 2 Tbls. orange liqueur
1 1/2 Tbls. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
3-4 med. tart apples - peeled, cored, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup hot water
2/3 cup packed brown sugar

-Arrange bread slices in a single layer in a greased baking dish.
-Beat together eggs, milk, liqueur, vanilla, and cinnamon.
-Pour mixture over bread and allow to stand for 20 minutes.
-Melt butter in large skillet; add apples and saute for 5 minutes.
-Stir in pecans and saute an additional 5 minutes.
-Stir in water and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat and set aside.
-Place coated bread in a greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
-Cook until browned on bottom, flip, and brown other side.
-Serve apple mixture over French toast.