Apple-Pecan French Toast (6 servings) non-stick cooking spray or melted butter 4 large eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon about 1 cup milk (see comments below) 1 medium apple - pared and shredded 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 loaf French bread cut into 12 1-inch slices 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 Tablespoons melted butter maple syrup - for topping Coat the bottom of a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray or melted butter. Combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, apple and vanilla. Place bread in a single layer in dish. Pour egg mixture over bread, turning to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, preheat oven to 425. Sprinkle pecans over bread slices and drizzle with melted butter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until puffy. Because this recipe is made the night before, it's good for lazy weekend mornings or when hosting overnight guests. Mr Breakfast would like to thank qcity for this recipe. Recipe number 2186. Submitted 10/15/2007.