Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Rip loaf of bread into small pieces, enough to evenly fill the baking dish.

in a medium sauce pan, melt butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Peel and core apple. Finely chop the apple and sprinkle apple pieces and craisins evenly over bread pieces.

Evenly pour brown sugar mixture over bread pieces.

Beat eggs and vanilla well. Pour over bread evenly. sprinkle with chopped almonds.

Cover and let sit about an hour, then bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Sprinkle with a powdered sugar glaze, if desired.