Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Finely chop apples and toss with Gravenstein Balsamic Vinegar. Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside. In a stand mixer with a whisk, add sugar and blood orange olive oil and blend for two minutes. Add eggs and continue to blend. Create a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Use a wooden spoon to stir. The batter will be thick. Drain apples and add to the batter, along with the craisins; blend. Line a 9 inch baker with parchment paper and pour in batter. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool completely and lift parchment with cake out of pan to cut. Plate, pour over choice topping - balsamic, honey or maple syrup - and dust with confectioner's sugar.
In a wide, shallow bow, whisk eggs, dairy, vanilla and salt. Slice the bread slices in half.
FOR STUFFED: spread 1 1/2 Tbsp ricotta cheese on a half and sandwich a bare slice with. Skip to next step for non-stuffed
Heat oiled griddle over medium heat. Dip bread in egg/dairy mixture to coat each side. Place on griddle. When golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook on other side. Remove from heat drizzle with Strawberry Balsamic vinegar and honey OR maple syrup. Dust with powdered sugar