Baked French toast recipes are a fantastic weekend breakfast – or Sunday brunch. They require minimal effort, feed a lot of people and you get to relax while it bakes. But French toast can be … shall we say, boring? Not with this Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast recipe it isn’t!
This French Toast is a cross between the classic French toast mouth feel, but when you close your eyes you get a warm cinnamony apple flavor that has you begging for a second bite!
Ingredients in Apple Cinnamon French Toast:
French Toast Squad:
- Slices of Bread – the ones that can soak up all the good stuff
- Custard – the best part (eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar)
Apple Crew:
- Apples – for health reasons
- Butter – because, well, it’s butter
- Cinnamon – adding some spicy personality
- Brown Sugar – the sweet talker
A WORD ABOUT OUR APPLE CINNAMON BAKED FRENCH TOAST
A lot of baked French toast recipes call for an overnight soak. But here’s the deal: if your bread isn’t thick or stale enough, it can turn into a disappointing, soggy mess. Our approach?
- No Overnight Soak: Unlike many baked French toast recipes, this one doesn’t require an overnight soak.
- Perfect Bread Consistency: Making it on the spot ensures each bread slice absorbs the right amount of egg and custard without becoming mushy.
- Apple Bliss: We dice up apples and cook them down with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until they’re caramelized and delightful.
- Golden Perfection: Spoon this apple goodness on top of the bread, then bake it to a glorious, golden-brown finish.
More Reasons to Get Out of Bed:
- Apple Cider Donuts: Fluffy donuts kissed by cinnamon and infused with the warmth of apple cider. They’re like a cozy autumn hug for your taste buds.
- Eggnog Coffee Cake: This coffee cake is like a party in your mouth, with the rich, creamy essence of eggnog mingling with the sweet crumbly goodness on top.
- Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake: Layers upon layers of soft cake, a ribbon of sweet cinnamon, and a crumbly crown that’s pure breakfast bliss – it’s the kind of cake that’ll make your morning worth waking up for.
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SIMPLE Apple Cinnamon Baked French Toast
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick Butter, unsalted
- ½ Cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 4 Apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 ½ Cups Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- 6 slices Brioche (or other thick bread, such as Texas Toast), sliced in half
Instructions
For the apple mixture:
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Stir in the diced apples to coat.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat again and allow to simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and the apples are soft. Remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 375° F and prepare an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray, butter, or coconut oil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Coat each half slice of bread with the egg mixture until well-saturated, then arrange in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping.
- Spoon the apple mixture over the bread, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Slice and serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
3 Comments
Beth W.
October 17, 2020 at 4:53 pmThe only reason I made this was because it wasnt soaked overnight. They always come out mushy and gross. This was perfect. I made it twice already and cant to wait to make it again
Kelly A.
November 4, 2020 at 4:32 pmI made this last weekend with a bunch of apples we got and it was really good. You have to try this. It makes a ton. I served it with fresh fruit and coffee and we all left the table stuffed and happy. Great recipe!
Lee
January 17, 2023 at 5:40 pmIncredible recipe. Make this, you won’t regret it.