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We love autumn weekend mornings. Although we may not have fiery fall colors like our friends up North, this recipe takes us there.

French Toast Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup Florida’s Natural^® Orange Juice
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 French bread slices, cut 1-inch thick
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Orange Apple Syrup Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Florida’s Natural^® Orange Juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1 orange, peeled and cut into sections

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, whisk together all French toast ingredients except French bread and butter. Dip both sides of French bread in mixture and place in a buttered 13x9-inch baking dish; pour remaining mixture over bread. Refrigerate overnight or bake. Before baking, drizzle melted butter over French bread. Bake at 400º F for about 20 minutes, or until golden-brown.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine 3/4 cup orange juice and brown sugar; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is bubbly. Add apples, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and ginger. Continue cooking until apples are tender; add orange sections.
• Serve over French toast.