Apple Fritter Casserole

Apple Fritter Casserole 

5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored & diced 

6 tbsp butter 

1 cup brown sugar, packed 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

Pinch of nutmeg

1 tsp cornstarch 

2 tbsp warm water 

6 large croissants, chopped into chunks 

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/2 cup apple sauce 

3 eggs, lightly beaten 

1/8 tsp cinnamon 

3/4 cup powdered sugar

4 tbsp heavy cream 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until incorporated. Add cinnamon & nutmeg, mix well. Add diced apples and stir to coat. Simmer mixture for 5 minutes or until apples are soft and to the desired texture. 

In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Add to apples and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside. 

Spray a 9 X 13 casserole with no stick cooking spray and lay out croissant pieces ensuring they evenly cover the bottom of the pan. Top croissants with Apple mixture spreading evenly. 

In a seperate bowl combine heavy cream, apple sauce, eggs and cinnamon. Mix well. Pour over Apple mixture ensuring even coverage 

Bake 30 to 40 minutes until set. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. 

In a small bowl whisk together whipping cream and powdered sugar to make icing. 

Drizzele casserole with icing and serve immediately.