Marlene Maurer • Lakewood, Colo.
September 1, 2006

4 tart apples
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 ripe bananas
1/2 t. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 large eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 t. vanilla
4-5 slices thick bread

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel, core and slice apples to 3/4-inch thick. Place in bowl, add lemon juice and toss gently to prevent discoloration. Slice banana about 3/4-inch thick and add to apples. Sprinkle cinnamon over fruits and toss .
Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add fruit and sauté long enough to warm and coat. Add brown sugar and maple syrup and cook until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish.
Beat eggs and stir in milk and vanilla. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and coat on both sides. Lay bread on fruit mixture, pour over remaining egg mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then invert pan onto dish to unmold.