Fruit French Toast Bake -- posted by Jessica

This is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch casserole. It is great with any variety or combination of frozen fruit - blueberries; peaches; cherries, etc. I rarely bother to cut the crust of the bread so it is even faster to put together.

1 pkg (16 oz) frozen fruit
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tb cornstarch
4 eggs or 1 cup egg substitute
2/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 loaf (16 oz) French bread

Coat 9 x 13 inch dish with cooking spray. Pour frozen fruit in. Stir in sugar, syrup and cornstarch until well blended. In bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. Cut crusts off bread and slice into 3/4 inch slices. Dip each slice in egg mixture and place on top of fruit in dish. Pour any remaining egg mixture over bread. Bake immediately or cover and chill overnight. Heat oven to 375. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or till bubbyl and light golden. Serves  6-8.