PEACH FRENCH TOAST

Peach French Toast image

Let the aroma of baked peaches, brown sugar and cinnamon wake up your family. When you serve the tender slices of French toast, be sure to scoop up the golden syrup in the bottom of the pan and drizzle it over the top. -Geraldine Casey, Anderson, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
5 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with peaches. Arrange bread over peaches., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; slowly pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until a knife inserted in the center of French toast comes out clean, 25-30 minutes longer. Serve with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.