Apple Pie French Toast

1 c Emily G's Apple Pie Jam
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 1⁄2 inch cubes
8 oz package of cream cheese; softened in microwave 4 large eggs
1 1⁄2 cups half & half
1⁄2 c milk
1 t ground cinnamon
1 t vanilla extract
1⁄2 c firmly packed brown sugar

Heat jam in sauce pan until melted. Place 1⁄2 bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Spread cream cheese over bread cubes and drizzle with jam. Top with remaining bread cubes. Whisk together eggs, half & half, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour over bread mixture and then sprinkle top with brown sugar.

Cover tightly and chill 8-24 hours. Preheat oven 325°F. Bake covered for 20 minutes then uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes or until bread is golden and mixture is set.

Serve with maple syrup and whipped cream.