Apple Pie Sandwiches

Name: Apple Pie Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I created this apple sandwich one autumn when we had an abundant apple crop. We enjoy these sandwiches for breakfast and dessert all year long. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 311 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

I created this apple sandwich one autumn when we had an abundant apple crop. We enjoy these sandwiches for breakfast and dessert all year long. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

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