Best Apple And Spice Baked French Toast Recipes

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BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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A lovely mash-up of French toast and apple pie, this prep-ahead baked apple French toast has all the makings of a special holiday brunch dish.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 1-lb challah or raisin challah
5 large eggs
1½ cups half & half
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon (optional; replace with apple cider or half-&-half if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar and/or maple syrup

Steps:

  • Butter a 9 x 13-inch or 3-QT baking dish. Slice the bread into ¾-inch-thick slices.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla, and salt.
  • Dip each slice of challah into the custard mixture for about 5 seconds, then arrange in an overlapping pattern in the prepared baking dish. Be sure the entire bottom of the dish is covered with the bread. Pour any remaining custard over the bread. Set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are softened and the sugar-syrup is thickened, about 8 minutes. Spoon the apples and sugar-syrup evenly over the bread, making sure not to leave any of the syrup behind. If not baking immediately, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Otherwise, proceed with the recipe.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and, using a fine sieve, dust with the confectioners' sugar. Serve with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sugar 33 g, Fiber 4 g, Sodium 358 mg, Cholesterol 177 mg

BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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The biggest challenge you will have with this recipe is that there is usually never enough. It makes an 11x7-inch pan, and is easily devoured by me and my wife and son. Quick, easy, and oh-so delicious. Top with maple syrup and powdered sugar to your liking.

Provided by LorenWSmith

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread, cut into small cubes
¼ cup butter
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and cut into small dice
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs, half-and-half, milk, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl; add bread cubes and stir to coat. Let soak until bread is moist, at least 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir apples and brown sugar into the melted butter to moisten the sugar completely; add cinnamon and cook, stirring regularly, until the apples are warmed yet still firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir apple mixture into the bread mixture; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden on top and still somewhat soft in the center, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 153.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

BAKED CINNAMON APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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I received this recipe from a coworker and made it for Easter brunch this year. It was easy to assemble and tasted fantastic. It was an instant hit with my family! I modified the original recipe, using low-fat egg/dairy products.

Provided by TeacherMommy

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup light butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 ½ cups egg substitute
1 ½ cups skim milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix brown sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Add apples, cranberries, and pecans; toss to coat. Evenly spread apple mixture to cover bottom of dish.
  • Arrange bread slices atop apple mixture, overlapping slightly until apple layer is completely covered.
  • Whisk egg substitute, skim milk, vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl; evenly pour over bread slices. Cover dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake the covered casserole dish in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until lightly browned and egg mixture is set, about 5 more minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.7 calories, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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This is a simply wonderful brunch recipe that tastes special and will have your guests asking for seconds. I serve it with whipped topping, maple syrup and additional nuts. Some people say it tastes good enough to be dessert! -Beverly Johnston, Rubicon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup

Steps:

  • Arrange 10 slices of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with pie filling; top with remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Meanwhile, place brown sugar in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans and corn syrup. Sprinkle over French toast. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPICED FRENCH TOAST



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Apple pie spice adds an autumnal note to this otherwise classic French Toast.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
8 thick slices white bread, such as Texas toast
[For Serving:] Warm maple syrup

Steps:

  • Put a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and put in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Mix the sugar and apple pie spice in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk the milk and eggs together in a large shallow dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter a large skillet over medium heat. Briefly dip 2 slices of bread into the egg mixture and place in the skillet. Sprinkle some of the spiced sugar on top and cook, flipping once, until browned on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the warm baking sheet in the oven and continue to make French toast with the remaining butter, bread, egg mixture and spiced sugar. Serve with butter and warm maple syrup.
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UPSIDE-DOWN BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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This French toast may remind you of a perfectly caramelized tarte tatin, the luscious French upside-down apple tart. Prepare the toast in advance by layering all the ingredients in one pan. When you're ready to cook, pop the pan into the over. The French toast will come out moist, succulent, and adorned with a fragrant melange of apple and banana. Serve it just as is without any additional fruit, butter or syrup.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tart apples, such as McIntosh or Granny Smith
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 large ripe bananas
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup (firmly packed) light brown sugar
1 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 slices challah bread (1-inch thick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Peel, core, and cut each apple into 3/4 inch thick wedges. Place the apple wedges in a large mixing bowl, and toss gently with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Peel the bananas, and slice them crosswise 3/4 inch thing. Add the bananas to the apples and toss to coat evenly with lemon juice. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the fruits and toss well to combine.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and saute until tender, about 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and cook until the sugar is dissolved, 30 seconds longer, remove from heat.
  • Pour the contents into a lightly buttered, non-reactive, 9- inch round baking dish. In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and vanilla. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture just to moisten (both sides), then place them over the fruit in a single layer in the pan, making sure to cover the fruit entirely. Pour any leftover egg mixture over the bread. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. (This can be prepared up to this point in advance, covered and refrigerated overnight)
  • Bake the French toast, uncovered until the top is golden, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Place a serving tray over the pan, and carefully turn them over to unmold the French toast. Spoon any syrup or fruit left in the pan over the bread, and serve at once.

APPLE AND SPICE BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Made this for Holy Week along with several members of our church and it was well received by the community!

Provided by Loretta Heffner

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1lb) unsliced italian bread
8 large eggs
1 c sugar
3 1/2 c milk
1 Tbsp vanilla
4-5 granny smith apples
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Slice bread into 1 1/2 slices. Arrange bread slices tightly together in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Beat eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla with a wire whisk until blended. Pour half of the mixture over bread. Peel, core, and slice apples. Put apples over bread to cover. Pour remaining egg mixture over apples. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter and chill at least 8 hours. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with syrup and whipped cream.

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Apple and spice baked French toast is a delicious dish that combines the flavors of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It is a perfect dish for a cozy brunch with family and friends. The dish is easy to make, and it is ideal for weekends when you have more time on your hands. The beauty of this dish is that it can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F
  2. Cut the French bread into 1 inch slices
  3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl
  4. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring that both sides are coated well
  5. Grease a baking dish with butter and arrange the bread slices in the dish
  6. Heat the butter in a skillet on medium-high heat and add the apple slices
  7. Cook until the apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally
  8. Arrange the cooked apple slices over the bread in the baking dish
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the French toast is golden brown
  10. Serve hot with powdered sugar sprinkled on top (optional)

Tips:

The dish can be made in advance up to the point where the slices have been dipped in the egg mixture. After this step, cover the baking dish with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, take the dish out of the refrigerator, add the cooked apple slices, and bake it in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, apple and spice baked French toast is a delicious dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal dish for entertaining guests. The combination of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg creates a warm and comforting aroma that will make your mouth water. This dish is not only delicious but is also visually appealing, making it a showstopper on your brunch table.

Tips for Making Delicious Apple and Spice Baked French Toast Recipes

French toast is a perfect breakfast or brunch food, and baked French toast is even better. When you combine it with apples and spices, the result is an irresistible treat that is both sweet and savory. Here are some tips to get the best possible results:
Choose Apples Wisely
When making an apple and spice baked French toast, you should use apples that are firm and slightly tart. Granny Smith apples are an excellent choice because they hold up well during baking and have a tangy flavor that complements the sweeter ingredients.
Prepare the Bread Properly
The bread you use for your French toast should be slightly stale. After all, fresh bread will quickly become a soggy mess when it's soaked in an egg mixture. If you don't have stale bread on hand, you can easily dry it out overnight by leaving it out on the counter or toasting it in an oven.
Use Seasonal Spices
Spices are essential when making apple and spice baked French toast recipes. You should use warming, autumnal spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. These spices add a depth of flavor that complements the sweetness of the apples and the slightly eggy flavor of the toast.
Prepare the Egg Mixture Correctly
The egg mixture is the key to delicious French toast, so it should be prepared properly. Beat the eggs with milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, and whisk them until they are thoroughly combined. This mixture should be thick and creamy, but not lumpy.
Layer the Ingredients Properly
When making apple and spice baked French toast, you should layer the ingredients properly to ensure that the toast is evenly coated and absorbs all the flavors. Start by spreading a layer of bread at the bottom of the baking dish, then add a layer of sliced apples. Sprinkle a generous amount of spices over the apples. Repeat these layers until you reach the top, finishing with a layer of bread.
Add a Crunchy Topping
To add a little bit of crunch to your baked French toast, top it with a mixture of chopped nuts and brown sugar before baking. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are excellent choices because they complement the flavor of the apples and add a nice texture to the dish.
Let It Rest
After baking, allow the French toast to rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Experiment with Different Toppings
Baked French toast is versatile, and there are many different toppings you can use to customize it. Maple syrup and whipped cream are classic choices, but you can also try honey, fruit compote, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Make it Ahead
One of the best things about baked French toast is that you can prepare it in advance and bake it when you're ready to serve. This makes it a convenient and stress-free breakfast or brunch option for busy days or special occasions like holidays.
Clean Up Properly
When you're finished with the baking dish and utensils, be sure to clean them properly. This will make it easier to use them again next time, and it will also ensure that your dishes are free from residue or bacteria.

Conclusion

Apple and spice baked French toast is a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch item that is easy to make and customize to your liking. With these tips and techniques, you can create a delicious dish that your friends and family will love. Be sure to experiment with different toppings and fruits to find your perfect flavor combination.

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