Overnight Apple French Toast

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine

2 tablespoons corn syrup

2 large tart apples -- peeled and sliced

3 eggs

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

9 slices day old French bread -- 3/4 inch

***syrup*** 1 cup applesauce

1 jar apple jelly -- 10 ounces

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon cloves

In a small saucepan, cook brown sugar, butter and syrup until thick, about 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13 pan; arrange apples on top. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla. Dip bread slices into the egg mixture for 1 minute; place over apples. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Combine syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan; cook and stir until hot. Serve over French toast. Source: Taste of Home Magazine.