Grandma's Peach French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cups butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 can sliced peaches , 29 ounce
• 12 slices day-old French bread , 3/4 inch thick
• 5 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Pour the brown sugar mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and tilt the dish to cover the entire bottom. Place peaches in a layer over the sugar coating, then top with slices of French bread.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour over the bread slices to coat evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6. 6

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bread is golden brown. Spoon out portions to serve.