INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2loafFrench bread or Italian bread(1-pound)
2. 2tablespoonsbutteror margarine
3. 1largecooking apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
4. 1/2cupseedless raisins
5. 1/2cup coarsely choppedwalnuts
6. 1/4cupgranulated sugar
7. 1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
8. 1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
9. 1cupsour cream, divided
10. 6eggs
11. 1 1/2cupsmilk
12. 1/4cupmaple syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the bread into 1/2″ slices, then halve the slices; set aside.
2. Melt the butter or margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and saute the apple until just softened, about 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
3. Stir in the raisins, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 cup of the sour cream.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and the remaining 1/2 cup of sour cream.
5. Butter a 10″ pie plate or a 9″ square baking dish.
6. Layer half the bread in the prepared baking dish, spread the apple and sour cream mixture over the bread; then layer with the remaining bread.
7. Pour the egg and milk mixture over all and cover.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.
9. When ready to prepare, preheat the oven to 325 and bake the strata, uncovered, 50-60 minutes, or until set and lightly browned.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.