1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 (16 oz) Italian bread loaf, cut into bite-size pieces. vegetable cooking spray 3 large eggs 1 1/2 c 2% milk 1 c. apple cider 1/4 c firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1. Saute apple and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a lightly greased skillet over med-high heat 2 min or until tender. Stir together bread and apple in a 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. 2. Whisk together eggs, milk, apple cider, brown sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 tsp cinnamon, pour over bread mixture in baking dish. Cover and chill 1 hour. 3. Preheat over to 350. Bake bread mixture 45 to 50 minutes or until top is crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with toasted pecan-caramel sauce.