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 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 (16 oz) Italian bread loaf, cut into bite-size pieces. 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.