Cameo Apple-Topped French Toast

4 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 thick slices of bread
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
CAMEO APPLE TOPPING
3 tablespoons butter
4 Cameo apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Beat eggs,milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon together in a large bowl.Soak bread slices in the mixture for 5 minutes, or until saturated.
2. Meanwhile, prepare Cameo Apple Topping: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.Add brown sugar and cinnamon; cook for 2 minutes, or until apples are slightly soft.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Press each bread slice into chopped nuts to coat. Cook 2-3 slices at a time until golden brown on each side, adding butter to the skillet as needed.
5. Serve hot with Cameo Apple Topping.
Makes 4 servings