Ingredients
1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cubed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed8 eggs, lightly beaten2-1/2 cups 2% milk6 tablespoons butter, melted1/4 cup maple syrupCIDER SYRUP:1/2 cup sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup apple cider1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.
