Apple Pie Sandwich

Perfect sandwich for autumn! Can be used as dessert, breakfast, or just as a plain 'ol sandwich. Although, I have to warn ya...there's nothing ordinary about this sandwich!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2  cups  diced peeled tart apples
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 5  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 12  slices  day-old  bread
• 3  eggs
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
•  confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook apples and water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice.
2. Spread six slices of bread with 1/3 cup filling; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar.
3. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture. Cook on a lightly greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.