How to Make Apple-Cinnamon Baked French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the combination of warm baked apples, fragrant cinnamon, and gooey French toast. This Apple-Cinnamon Baked French Toast recipe is the perfect way to start your day on a cozy note. Whether you're hosting a brunch or simply want to treat yourself to a special breakfast, this dish is sure to be a hit with its delicious flavors and easy preparation.

The star of this recipe is the combination of tart, sweet apples and warm, comforting cinnamon. When ba...

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Ingredients

  • 10 (3/4 inch thick) slices day-old French bread
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 ¾ cups milk
  • ⅔ cup sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 medium apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bread in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Combine eggs, milk, 1/3 cup sugar and vanilla; pour half over bread. Top with half of the apples. Combine cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; sprinkle half over apples. Top with the remaining apples. Pour remaining egg mixture over apples and sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Dot with butter. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.