Apple Pie French Toast Casserole

Place the dried French bread cubes in the 9 x 13 pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining toast ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread and set aside.
Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, then cover with saran wrap and let sit in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 1 hour.
For the Apple Pie Filling: In a medium sauce pan, cook the butter, apples, brown sugar and granulated sugar for 10 to 15 minutes until the apples are tender and the sauce is thickened.
Remove from the heat and add the apple pie spice and lemon juice. Spread the apple pie filling over the top of the casserole.
For the Crisp: In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour sugar, cinnamon and butter and mix with a fork till crumbly. Add the pecans and stir. Spoon the crisp over the filling.
Cover the casserole tightly with saran wrap and let sit in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 1 hour, to soak up the custard sauce.
To Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from the fridge, remove covering, and let it warm up on the counter while the oven preheats.
Place casserole the oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the custard is cooked through. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Then serve hot with a drizzle of caramel syrup or maple syrup on top, if desired.