Next Morning Apple-Cinnamon Baked French Toast |
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Prep Time: 540 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 590 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is all prepared the night before, just pop in the oven, bake and serve for a wonderful brunch! you can adjust the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste :) Ingredients:
1 loaf french bread (1 pound) |
8 large eggs, beaten |
3 1/2 cups full-fat milk or 3 1/2 cups half-and-half cream |
1 cup sugar, divided (or more to suit taste) |
1 tablespoon vanilla |
6 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced (one more apple won't hurt) |
3 teaspoons cinnamon |
1 teaspoon nutmeg (or to taste) |
3 -4 tablespoons butter (cut in small cubes) |
Directions:
1. Slice the bread 1-1/2-inch thick.
2. Coat a 13 x 9 pan with nonstick spray.
3. Tightly pack the bread slices into the pan.
4. In a large bowl, stir together eggs, milk, 1/2 cup sugar (or to suit taste), and the vanilla; pour half of the egg mixture over the bread slices.
5. Evenly distribute the apple slices over the bread.
6. Top with remaining egg mixture.
7. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over the apples.
8. Dot with butter cubes.
9. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
10. The next morning/day uncover the baking pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven, for 50-60 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven then let stand for 10-15 minutes.
12. Cut into squares and serve warm.
13. TIP: Brushing the apple slices with fresh lemon juice, will prevent any browning on the slices while in the fridge overnight.
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