APPLE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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Full of sugary, spiced flavor that's sure to make your mornings brighter, this baked apple-stuffed French toast is easy to prepare and enjoy.

Provided by Bill

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 cup chopped walnuts
12 slices day-old French bread
6 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Set a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Place apples in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain apples and toss with white sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Melt butter with brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add walnuts and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into the prepared baking pan and let cool, about 10 minutes.
Cover butter mixture with a layer of bread. Spread apple mixture evenly on top.
Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl. Dip remaining bread slices in egg mixture, then place in a layer over the apple mixture. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread, filling the pan nearly to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cookie sheet. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.1 calories, Carbohydrate 89.4 g, Cholesterol 163.3 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 66.2 g