This is very yummy, all of your family will love it!!!

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 t ground cinnamon
3 tart apples, Granny Smith, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1 inch slices (I used Challah bread)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 T vanilla extract

1. Combine brown sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat well. Smooth apple mixture evenly in baking dish. Arrange slices of bread on top.

2. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon until well blended. Pour mixture over bread, soaking bread completely. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.

3. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Serve warm. For an eye-catching presentation, loosen edges of baking dish and invert onto a large serving platter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Yield 12 servings.

I did not refrigerate mine because of time constraints. I used challah bread and raisins. The french toast still turned out amazing. I added bacon and a fruit toss to finish off this dish.