February 3, 2023

Baked Apple French Toast

author: Once Upon a Chef
source: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/baked-apple-french-toast.html
type: recipe
rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
tags: recipe web onceUponAChef breakfast eggs apple casserole french-toast
creation date: 2022-12-09
mod date: 2022-12-09

A lovely mash-up of French toast and apple pie, this prep-ahead baked apple French toast has all the makings of a special holiday brunch dish.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Amount	Ingredient	Notes
1 1lb	Challah	raisin or plain
5 large	Eggs
1 1/2 Cup	Half & Half
3 T	Maple Syrup
2 T	Bourbon	can replace with apple cider or half & half
1 tsp	Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp	Salt	heaping

Amount	Ingredient	Notes
	Powdered Sugar
	Maple Syrup

Butter a 9 x 13-inch or 3-QT baking dish.
Slice the bread into ¾-inch-thick slices.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla, and salt.
Dip each slice of challah into the custard mixture for about 5 seconds, then arrange in an overlapping pattern in the prepared baking dish. Be sure the entire bottom of the dish is covered with the bread.
Pour any remaining custard over the bread. Set aside.

In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Add the apples, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are softened and the sugar-syrup is thickened, about 8 minutes.
Spoon the apples and sugar-syrup evenly over the bread, making sure not to leave any of the syrup behind.
If not baking immediately, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Otherwise, proceed with the recipe.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes more.
Remove from the oven and, using a fine sieve, dust with the confectioners' sugar. Serve with maple syrup.