Apple Cinnamon Brunch Bake with Apple Vinegar Caramel Drizzle

Ingredients

For the Bake

• 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 apples, diced
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter

For the Apple Vinegar Caramel Drizzle

• 3 tbsp Bellindora Apple Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• Pinch of cinnamon

Garnish

• Toasted pecans
• Thin apple slices
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté diced apples with ¼ cup brown sugar until softened and lightly caramelized.
3. Place bread cubes and apples in a greased baking dish.
4. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over the bread mixture.
5. Let sit for 10–15 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
7. While baking, combine vinegar, honey, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Drizzle the warm sauce over the baked casserole.
9. Top with toasted pecans, fresh apple slices, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.