Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Step 2
   Melt butter in a large sauté pan, over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until completely incorporated.

3. Step 3
   Transfer chopped apples to pan and stir until coated with sugar mixture. Cook for 5 minutes while stirring frequently.

4. Step 4
   In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and warm water. Add the cornstarch mixture to apples and continue to cook/stir for 5 more minutes.

5. Step 5
   Remove from heat and set aside while prepping the other ingredients. The apples should be soft and the liquid will be a syrup consistency.

6. Step 6
   Spray 9x11 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Place the bottom halves of the croissants in an even layer.

7. Step 7
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, Musselman's Apple Butter, eggs and cinnamon. Pour half of the apple butter/cream mixture over the croissants.

8. Step 8
   Top with half of the caramelized apple mixture. Arrange the croissant tops in an even layer.

9. Step 9
   Top with the remaining apple butter/ cream mixture. Pour all of the remaining syrup apple mixture over the casserole. Gently press down on the top with a wooden spoon or spatula.

10. Step 10
    Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Once lightly browned on top; remove from oven, glaze and serve.

11. Step 11
    Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and heavy cream together with a fork until smooth. Drizzle over the Apple Fritter Casserole.