Step 1

Heat butter in a skillet until melted. Stir in brown sugar, apple pie spice and salt.

Step 2

Add apples and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.Add heavy cream and cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour apple mixture into a bowl and wipe skillet clean.

Step 4

In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.Dip bread slices into mixture, letting mixture coat both sides.Note: There will be enough egg/milk mixture for about 8 slices.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet and add 4 slices of bread. Cook until browned on both sides.Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices.

Step 6

To serve, top French bread with apple mixture, toasted walnuts and whipped cream.