Best 10 Baked Caramel Apple French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch experience with our exceptional Baked Caramel Apple French Toast recipe. This tantalizing dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with the irresistible sweetness of caramelized apples, creating a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve perfect results. Additionally, we offer variations of this recipe, including a decadent bread pudding version and a gluten-free alternative, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our Baked Caramel Apple French Toast recipes are guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED CARAMEL APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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Baked caramel apple french toast is a great way to a perfect day. It is so good for breakfast, but we like it for dinner too!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 Tablespoons corn syrup
2 Large tart apples, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick (I use green granny smith)
4 eggs
1 1/3 cup milk (I use whole)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8-10 slices day old French bread about 1 1/4" thick
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sprinkled on top (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium sauce pan, place the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
  • Cook until it is well blended and it starts to thicken, about 4-5 minutes if butter is coming out of the fridge.
  • Place the caramel in a 9" X 13" baking pan.
  • Core and peel the apples, then slice them into a circle about 1/4" thick.
  • Put the apples on top of the caramel.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and milk, and the vanilla.
  • Dip each slice of French bread into the egg mixture and then place them on top of the apples.
  • Pour any remaining egg mixture on top of the bread.
  • Bake, uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • I like to turn the bread over and bake for another 15 minutes; however you can just leave it in the oven for the 35-40 minutes, but it makes the bottom a little too soft for me.
  • Remove from the oven and spoon some of the caramel over each piece of bread.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon on top of french toast, if desired.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 127 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 841 grams sodium, Sugar 37 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

BAKED CARAMEL-APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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Baked French toast with apples and caramel sauce. The consistency of the finished recipe will be similar to bread pudding! A glass baking pan will help prevent the toast from sticking.

Provided by Joan Rembacz

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 15h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, sliced
6 eggs
1 ½ cups skim milk
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, melted
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 1 1/2 inch thick slices and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs with 1 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/3 cup white sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour egg mixture over bread slices.
  • Arrange apple slices on top of bread. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons white sugar over apples. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake toast in preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, flour, and margarine. Stir in brown sugar, 1/2 cup skim milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a small saucepan. Cook until thick. Serve French toast hot with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 93.8 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 385.1 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Easy make-ahead French toast.

Provided by Ginny Thompson Oakley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 slices sandwich bread
6 eggs
½ cup milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
  • Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 171.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 421.1 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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This is a good excuse to eat dessert for breakfast!

Provided by mikeandjenn

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ cup pecan halves
1 apple, sliced
12 slices bread
6 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with pecans. Arrange apple slices over pecans. Layer bread slices over apple in two layers.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread and allow to set for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Uncover and bake in preheated oven until fluffy and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 138.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

OVEN-BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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This is perfect served with quiche, homemade home fries and fresh coffee! I make the bread for this recipe using my bread machine!

Provided by HappyHousewife

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
12 slices French or Italian-style bread
6 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Pour sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans. Place 6 slices of bread on top of the sauce, sprinkle with the remaining pecans and cover with the remaining 6 slices of bread.
  • Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread slices, cover the baking dish, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the French toast from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until lightly brown. Drizzle sauce over the toast right before serving.
  • To make the Caramel Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 tablespoon corn syrup. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 188.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 526.7 mg, Sugar 46.2 g

APPLE-CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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Need a make-ahead breakfast for the family or for overnight guests? Assemble this caramelized-apple-and-challah casserole the day before, and simply ferry it from fridge to oven in the morning. Pro tip: while the casserole is resting, crank up the oven temperature and make this mess-free bacon to go on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Bread Recipes

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf challah or brioche (1 pound), cut into about twelve 3/4-inch-thick slices
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar, divided
Kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 crisp apples, such as Gala, Braeburn, or Envy, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges (about 5 1/2 cups)
6 large eggs, whisked
1 1/3 cups whole or 2 percent milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar
Greek yogurt, toasted chopped pecans, and raspberries or pomegranate arils, for serving

Steps:

  • Spread bread slices on a baking sheet; let stand at least a few hours and up to overnight. Melt butter in a large ovenproof, nonreactive skillet (like an 11-to-12-inch enameled cast iron) over medium heat. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.
  • Add apples and cook, turning occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown a bit and liquid thickens, about 12 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes.
  • In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dip bread in mixture, turning to coat. Arrange atop apples, shingling in concentric circles. Pour remaining mixture on top. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle French toast with cinnamon and bake, uncovered, until set and golden on top, 35 to 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve with yogurt, pecans, and fruit.

BAKED CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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Go ahead and sleep in! Assembled the night before, this special breakfast entrée goes from oven to table in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 (3/4-inch-thick) diagonal cut slices French bread

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, mix topping ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. DO NOT BOIL. Spread topping in baking dish.
  • In shallow bowl, beat eggs with fork. Beat in milk, vanilla and salt. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed; arrange over topping in dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown. Remove from oven; let stand 3 minutes.
  • Place large heatproof serving platter upside down over baking dish; turn platter and baking dish over. Remove baking dish, scraping any extra caramel topping onto toast. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 87 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 58 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CARAMEL APPLE FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Caramel Apple French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
12 slices French bread
4 apples, thinly sliced
7 eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
cinnamon
nutmeg
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Pour into 9 x 13 glass baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam first.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup chopped pecans.
  • Place one layer sliced French bread on syrup and pecans (equals 6 slices). Top each slice of bread with sliced apples.
  • Combine eggs, milk, and vanilla in blender (or use a stick blender), then pour half and mixture over first layer.
  • Place second layer of sliced French Bread on top of apples and cover with remaining egg and milk mixture.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg and bake uncovered for 60-70 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Each person is served one double-layer serving.
  • It can be served with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.9, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 297.4, Sodium 1017.7, Carbohydrate 109, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 30.7, Protein 23

CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST



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"This delicious breakfast has been a favorite of mine for years," raves Sherri-Jo Capodiferro of Brightwaters, New York. "I like that I can assemble it the night before. I try to keep my mornings as simple as possible since I am a night owl and not a morning person!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon corn syrup
3 slices white bakery bread (1 inch thick), halved
3 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange bread over caramel., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 422mg cholesterol, Sodium 1213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BAKED CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE DOWN FRENCH TOAST



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A wonderful breakfast/brunch treat. Prepared the night before, just pop them into the oven the next morning for a delicious breakast. Preparation time does not include overnight refrigeration time.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
4 tablespoons butter
5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices cinnamon-swirl bread

Steps:

  • Place brown sugar, corn syrup and butter into a large skillet over medium heat. Stir until melted and just starting to bubble. Stir in apples and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk vanilla and salt until well combined. Spray 4 large (2-Cup capacity) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Divide apple mixture evenly into ramekins then place 2 pieces of cinnamon bread over top, pressing gently. Pour egg mixture evenly over each ramekin. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Uncover each ramekin and bake in oven for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean from center of each. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully place your serving plate on top of ramekin and flip over so that apples are now on top. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 193.4, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 46.1, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that hold their shape when cooked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the apples, make sure to leave enough space between them so that they can caramelize properly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the apples from burning.
  • Be patient: Caramelizing the apples takes time, so don't rush the process. Let them cook over low heat until they are golden brown and tender.
  • Make the caramel sauce ahead of time: This will give it time to cool and thicken. You can also store the caramel sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use a good-quality bread: The bread you use for the French toast will make a big difference in the final product. Look for a thick, dense bread that will hold up to the custard and apples.
  • Don't overcook the French toast: Cook the French toast until it is golden brown and cooked through, but be careful not to overcook it, or it will become dry and tough.

Conclusion:

This baked caramel apple French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. The caramelized apples and creamy caramel sauce make this dish irresistible. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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