Best 7 Apple And Spice Baked French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet apples, aromatic spices, and pillowy French toast with our Apple and Spice Baked French Toast recipe. This delectable dish is perfect for a cozy brunch or a special occasion breakfast. Savor the tender slices of bread soaked in a flavorful egg mixture, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a medley of sautéed apples. Experience the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite, as the crispy exterior yields to a soft and fluffy interior, complemented by the juicy sweetness of the apples. Elevate your culinary skills with our step-by-step guide and discover the secrets to creating this irresistible baked French toast.

Additionally, explore variations such as our Apple and Cinnamon Baked French Toast for a classic flavor combination, or our Apple and Cranberry Baked French Toast for a festive twist. For a gluten-free option, try our Gluten-Free Apple and Spice Baked French Toast, which offers the same delicious experience without compromising taste or texture. Treat your loved ones to a memorable breakfast or brunch with these mouthwatering Apple and Spice Baked French Toast recipes, sure to become a family favorite.

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BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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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.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 1-lb challah or raisin challah
5 large eggs
1½ cups half & half
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon (optional; replace with apple cider or half-&-half if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heaping ¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar and/or maple syrup

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sugar 33 g, Fiber 4 g, Sodium 358 mg, Cholesterol 177 mg

BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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The biggest challenge you will have with this recipe is that there is usually never enough. It makes an 11x7-inch pan, and is easily devoured by me and my wife and son. Quick, easy, and oh-so delicious. Top with maple syrup and powdered sugar to your liking.

Provided by LorenWSmith

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread, cut into small cubes
¼ cup butter
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and cut into small dice
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs, half-and-half, milk, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl; add bread cubes and stir to coat. Let soak until bread is moist, at least 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir apples and brown sugar into the melted butter to moisten the sugar completely; add cinnamon and cook, stirring regularly, until the apples are warmed yet still firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir apple mixture into the bread mixture; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden on top and still somewhat soft in the center, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 153.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

BAKED APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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This is a simply wonderful brunch recipe that tastes special and will have your guests asking for seconds. I serve it with whipped topping, maple syrup and additional nuts. Some people say it tastes good enough to be dessert! -Beverly Johnston, Rubicon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup

Steps:

  • Arrange 10 slices of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with pie filling; top with remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Meanwhile, place brown sugar in a small bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans and corn syrup. Sprinkle over French toast. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPICED FRENCH TOAST



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Apple pie spice adds an autumnal note to this otherwise classic French Toast.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
8 thick slices white bread, such as Texas toast
[For Serving:] Warm maple syrup

Steps:

  • Put a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and put in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Mix the sugar and apple pie spice in a small bowl and set aside. Whisk the milk and eggs together in a large shallow dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter a large skillet over medium heat. Briefly dip 2 slices of bread into the egg mixture and place in the skillet. Sprinkle some of the spiced sugar on top and cook, flipping once, until browned on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the warm baking sheet in the oven and continue to make French toast with the remaining butter, bread, egg mixture and spiced sugar. Serve with butter and warm maple syrup.
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FRENCH TOAST WITH APPLE TOPPING



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For breakfast or brunch, you can't top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon make this French toast extra special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender. , In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture., In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with apple mixture and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE-CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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This cinnamon French toast bake is a great brunch dish. Comfort food at its best. This does not need any additional syrup and is always a big hit.

Provided by KristenB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 9h40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cooking spray
8 slices cinnamon bread
2 each Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
4 large eggs, lightly whisked
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to coat. Layer 4 slices bread on the bottom of the baking dish; sprinkle with 1/2 of the apples. Repeat layers.
  • Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix well. Pour over the bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Pull out of the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Mix butter, brown sugar, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Spread over the top layer of apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 24 g

APPLE-CINNAMON BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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When my wife and I hosted a breakfast for our church group, we wanted to avoid the last-minute rush of cooking. So we decided to try this make-ahead French toast. Everyone loved it and requested the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Place bread in a 13-in. x 9-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° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread for the French toast, such as a thick-sliced brioche or challah. This will help the toast hold up to the custard and not get soggy.
  • Make sure the custard is well-coated on all sides of the bread. This will help the toast cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat. This will help it cook through without burning.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple and Spice Baked French Toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. The combination of apples, spices, and custard makes this French toast a truly unique and flavorful dish. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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