Overnight Peach French Toast

This is a great make ahead for a Sunday morning brunch or a treat on a school morning.

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

2 Tbls water

1 (29 oz) can sliced peaches, drained

12 (3/4 in thick) slices day-old French bread

5 eggs

1 Tbls vanilla extract

1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

In a saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour the brown sugar mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and tilt the dish to cover the entire bottom. Place peaches in a layer over the sugar coating, then top with slices of French bread. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour over the bread slice to coat evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350⁰. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bread is golden brown. Spoon out portions to serve.