Apple-Almond-Cinnamon Strata

Name: Apple-Almond-Cinnamon Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Better Homes and Gardens"

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 9
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

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