Ingredients
2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup corn syrup3 large apples, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon apple pie spice1 loaf (1 pound) day-old cinnamon bread1/2 cup chopped pecans10 large eggs1 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar and pie spice. Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples; drizzle with half the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with pecans; top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and vanilla. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining caramel sauce.
Remove strata from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
In a microwave, heat the reserved sauce. Drizzle warm sauce over strata.
