Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
2. Slice the bread and spread with butter.
3. Divide the apple slices among 6 or 8 small baking dishes, sprinkle with the cinnamon.
4. Place 3 slices of bread on top of the apple, add the ginger and figs.
5. In a medium-sized bowl beat together the eggs and milk.
6. Pour over the bread and apple.
7. Place in the preheated oven and cook until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean, about 25 minutes.