Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Apple Butter French Toast

This recipe makes a delicious brunch treat!

Apple Butter French Toast

Ingredients

6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
3/4 cup egg substitute
2/3 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup apple butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

~Preheat oven at 350°.

~Coat a 9-in. square baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread in dish.

~In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla. Pour over bread and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

~Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.

~Sprinkle with almonds.

~Combine apple butter and cinnamon. Serve with French toast.