"When I was growing up, I loved waking up to the scent of French toast. I have adapted my mom's oven-baked version of he recipe to include one of my other all-time much loved treats; a caramel apple. —Suzanne Forsberg, Manteca, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 cups cubed French bread
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3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
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1 envelope (.74 ounce) instant spiced cider mix
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup sugar
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1-3/4 cups 2% milk, divided
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits
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5 eggs
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CARAMEL SYRUP:
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons corn syrup
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract