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    Overnight Caramel Strata


    Source of Recipe


    The Maples Inn, Bar Harbor, Maine

    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Overnight Caramel Strata

    Recipe By : The Maples Inn, Bar Harbor, Maine
    Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Desserts

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1 cup dark brown sugar -- packed
    1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
    2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    12 slices white sandwich bread -- crusts trimmed
    -- (about 10 ounces)
    1 1/2 cups whole milk
    6 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    assorted fruit (such as
    -- strawberries, kiwi fruit
    -- and pineapple)

    Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in heavy small saucepan. Stir mixture over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Pour into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Tilt dish to coat bottom evenly; cool.

    Arrange 6 bread slices in single layer atop caramel, trimming bread to fit. Cover with remaining bread slices, trimming to fit. Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt in bowl to blend. Pour over bread. Cover and chill overnight.

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake strata uncovered until bread is puffed and light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 6 portions. Using spatula, invert each portion onto plate so that caramel side faces up. Garnish with fruit and serve.


    Source:
    "Bon Appetit Magazine, 1/94"

    S(Master-Cook format by):
    "Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"

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