Apple Pie Sandwich

Name: Apple Pie Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by seein_stars483

"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!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 6 sandwiches
Serves:: 6

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

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.
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.
Dip sandwiches in egg mixture. Cook on a lightly greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.