Apple Upside Down French Toast

Depending on appetites, makes 8-12 servings.

1 cup brown sugar,       firmly packed 1/2 cup butter 2 T. Light corn syrup		In a small saucepan, cook brown sugar, butter and syrup until thick and bubbly (5-7 minutes).
2 large granny       smith apples		While sugar mixture is cooking, peel and core apples, slice into uniform pieces. Pour sugar mixture into an ungreased, rectangular baking pan and arrange apples on top of syrup.
7 whole eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg		In a separate mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla and spices together.
1/2 to 1 loaf of french bread		Dip sliced bread into egg mixture for about 1 minute. Place slices over apples, cover and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Before serving, turn over onto a serving dish.

Sue Howard