Sweet Red Apple French Toast Breakfast Casserole

1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 peeled, cored and sliced red apples
1/2 cup raisins
1 pound French baquette cut into 1 inch slices
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Add the melted butter and mix. Add the apples and raisins and combine thoroughly. Once mixed, pour into the greased baking dish. Place the bread slices evenly over the apples.
In a mixing bowl, beat the milk, eggs, vanilla and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Pour over the bread. Be sure that each slice is saturated.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes (covered). Remove the cover and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.