Overnight Apple French Toast

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Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for greasing

12 to 16 slices (about 3/4-inch/2-centimeters-thick) egg bread

6 eggs

1 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) 2% or whole milk

1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream

1/4 cup (53 grans) brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tart apple, peeled and grated

Apple Cider Syrup, recipe follows, or maple syrup, for serving

Apple Cider Syrup:

1/2 cup (106 grams) brown sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) apple cider

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons unsalted butter