Prep time: 2 hours
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tb. unsalted butter
  • 3 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tb. brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 loaf brioche bread, cubed
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
  • 12 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 Tb. powdered sugar

Directions:

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.

  • 2

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.

  • 3

    Stir in brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Continue cooking until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool.

  • 4

    Place a layer of bread cubes evenly into the baking dish. Top with cream cheese and half the apple mixture in an even layer. Top with remaining bread cubes and remaining apple mixture.

  • 5

    In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  • 6

    Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.

  • 7

    Sprinkle with pecans then place into the oven and bake covered for 30 minutes.

  • 8

    Uncover the dish and continue to bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and the center is firm.

  • 9

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.