Apple-Almond-Cinnamon Strata

Better Homes and Gardens

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  loaf  cinnamon raisin bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8  eggs, lightly beaten
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 (21 ounce) can  apple pie filling
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
•  ground cinnamon
•  powdered sugar

Directions

1. Spread bread pieces in a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
2. In a big bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt, and almond extract together with a whisk.
3. Stir in apple pie filling and half of the almonds.
4. Carefully pour apple mixture over the bread.
5. Press bread pieces down into the egg mixture with a wooden spoon; sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
7. Bake strata in a preheated 325° oven, uncovered, for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
9. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon and/or sifted powdered sugar over the top before serving.