Overnight Eggnog French Toast Bake with Cranberry Maple Syrup - Ohio Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 ounce) loaf french bread, sourdough bread, or challah {day old bread works best}
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 8 large eggs
• 2 and 1/2 cups eggnog
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves {optional}
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup cranberry sauce {homemade or store-bought}
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 bag of fresh cranberries
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar