French Toast Apple Cobbler

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Step 2
   In a medium bowl, combine pie filling, raisins, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon and the salt.

3. Step 3
   Spread mixture evenly in the bottom of a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.

4. Step 4
   In a shallow dish whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.

5. Step 5
   Dip bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.

6. Step 6
   In a very large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

7. Step 7
   Add bread slices, half at a time, to hot skillet.

8. Step 8
   Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until bread is lightly browned, turning once to brown both sides.

9. Step 9
   Arrange bread slices in a single layer atop apple mixture in dish.

10. Step 10
    Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

11. Step 11
    Cool slightly.

12. Step 12
    Serve bread slices on serving plates and top with apple mixture.