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Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6–7 baked croissants, cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Layer cubed croissants in the baking dish and set aside.
  • In a skillet, melt butter, then add brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth.
  • Add diced apples and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into apples. Add lemon juice and remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Spoon apple mixture over croissants, then pour custard mixture evenly over top.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and set.
  • Mix powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla to make icing. Drizzle over casserole after it cools for 5 minutes.
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