I made this for the first time this past weekend when my daughter and family came to visit and it was a big hit. My son-in-law ask for the recipe so that was a big compliment since his parents are fabulous cooks. Since everyone likes bacon, that is what I serve with the french toast. Enjoy!

HOLIDAY MORNING FRENCH TOAST

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 loaf French bread, 1-inch slices
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 tart apples (Granny Smith)
1-1/2 cups milk
6 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla

Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in 13-inch by 9-inch dish. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat well. Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of dish. Arrange slices of bread on top. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon until well blended. Pour mixture over bread, soaking bread completely. Cover and refrigerate four to 24 hours. Bake covered with foil in preheated 375-degree oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand five minutes. Serve warm.