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Spread cinnamon roll cubes on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated 300 degree oven 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool.
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In heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat until hot.
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Add apples, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
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Saute about 5 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
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Transfer to a plate and cool.
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Spray 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease lightly with melted butter or margarine.
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Spread toasted cinnamon roll cubes in the bottom of the pan, followed by apples and raisins.
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Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
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Pour over ingredients in pan, cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Toast pecans in preheated 350F (180C) oven 5 to 10 minutes or until golden; do not over brown.
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Chop coarsely.
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Remove strata from refrigerator 45 minutes before baking.
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Uncover and sprinkle with pecans.
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Bake in preheated 350F (180C) oven about 35 minutes or until set in the middle.
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Sprinkle top with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup.
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NOTE: Apple-pork link breakfast sausages can be added to this dish with good results.
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Place 1/2 pound sausage in skillet, cover with water and bring to a boil.
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Cook 10 minutes or until cooked through.
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Remove from water and cool.
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Slice thinly.
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Spoon over bread cubes before proceeding with the recipe.