Best 8 French Toast Apple Maple Brunch Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary symphony with our delectable selection of French toast, apple maple brunch strata recipes. Embark on a gastronomic journey as we unveil an array of tantalizing dishes that will elevate your brunch experience to new heights. From the classic French toast with its crispy exterior and fluffy interior, to the decadent apple maple brunch strata with its layers of sweet apples, maple syrup, and tender bread, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will awaken your senses.

Explore the versatility of French toast, as we present variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. Discover gluten-free and vegan options that ensure everyone can partake in this delightful treat. Elevate your brunch spread with unique takes on French toast, such as the savory version topped with smoked salmon and avocado, or the sweet indulgence of French toast stuffed with Nutella and bananas.

Our collection of apple maple brunch strata recipes offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Dive into the classic apple maple strata, where layers of bread, apples, and maple syrup create a comforting and nostalgic dish. Experiment with variations that incorporate seasonal fruits like berries or peaches, or add a touch of spice with cinnamon or nutmeg. For a savory twist, try our bacon and cheddar strata, or the hearty sausage and vegetable strata.

Whether you prefer the simplicity of classic French toast or the layered decadence of apple maple brunch strata, our recipes provide a delightful symphony of flavors that will make your brunch a truly special occasion. So gather your loved ones, prepare your taste buds, and let the culinary adventure begin!

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

APPLE-MAPLE FRENCH TOAST



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In this fall breakfast recipe, soft caramelized apples are a heavenly topping for a thick slice of fluffy French toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon
6 slices bread
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for serving
3 apples, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of ground cinnamon in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the bread in a single layer, turning until all the egg is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter, and add apples, stirring to coat until starting to caramelize. Add the water, cooking until water has evaporated and apples are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the maple syrup and a dash of ground cinnamon; simmer for a minute to combine.
  • In a large, heated nonstick skillet, melt about 1 tablespoon butter and saute the soaked bread until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes. Place French toast on a plate and top with apple-maple mixture, plus more butter if you'd like!

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.

APPLE CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA BY NOR



Apple Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Strata By Nor image

I love French toast. This is a lazy way of making a fruit filled French toast. No standing in front of a griddle making 2 pieces at a time. I totally changed a recipe by adding in apples, raisins, syrup, and butter, raisin bread, and changed some measurements. By turning the recipe around. It added a lot more flavor to a...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 c plus 2 tablespoons sugar divided
4 eggs
3/4 c milk
1 Tbsp maple syrup
9 slice cinnamon raisin bread
2 c chopped apple ( i used 1 honey crisp) you can use what ever kind you want.
1 tsp cinnamon divided
1/4 c raisins
3-4 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Butter a casserole dish. In a bowl whisk the milk, vanilla, sugar, eggs, maple Syrup, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon together. Set aside.
  • 2. Rip bread in to pieces like you would for stuffing. Toss in egg mixture with the apples and raisins. Coat evenly.
  • 3. Pour in to a casserole dish. Drizzle melted butter over it. Mix 2 TB sugar with a 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over casserole. Dot with pieces of cream cheese. Cover with saran and put in fridge at least 3 hours or over night .
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, or until lightly browned. I drizzle a little more butter over it before serving. Serve right away after removing from oven. Dust with powdered sugar, or serve with syrup.

FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon bread, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 eggs, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
CIDER SYRUP:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

APPLE RAISIN FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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A simple but elegant way to make breakfast fast. Put together the night before, and bake while you're in the shower. Serve with lots of extra maple syrup! You may also add extra raisins if you wish.

Provided by TerrieS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 ½ cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 178.5 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 309.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

FRENCH TOAST APPLE-MAPLE BRUNCH STRATA



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Perfect for a weekend brunch, you can chill 2 hours or up to 24 hours! Use either French or Italian if possible day-old bread (for easier slicing) for this. You can increase the apples to 3 if desired, roughly half a loaf of bread should be enough for this recipe!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
2 medium apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4-1/3 cup sugar (or to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup sour cream, divided
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half, 10% cream (or use full-fat milk)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 French bread (use only half a loaf, cut into 1/2-inch slices, NOT cubes!)

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in apples and saute until just softened (about 3 minutes) remove from heat.
  • Stir in the raisins, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • In a medium bowl beat eggs, half and half, maple syrup and remaining 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • Layer HALF of the sliced bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Spread the apple/sour cream mixture over the bread slices, then top with remaining bread slices.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate from 2-24 hours.
  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.8, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 266, Sodium 390.1, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 32.7, Protein 14.8

FRENCH TOAST STRATA



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This is a good recipe to use when company comes or when you are entertaining for brunch. Sometimes, I add dried apricots, snipped into small pieces. The apple syrup (in database) is very good with this too. Prep time includes 8 hours in refrigerator.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13x2 rectangular baking dish.
  • Place half the bread cubes in the dish.
  • Sprinkle with cream cheese cubes and then remaining bread cubes.
  • Combine eggs, cream, melted butter and syrup.
  • Mix well and pour over bread and cheese cubes.
  • Using a spatula, press layers down to moisten.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 35- 40 minutes at 350ºF, or until set and golden brown.
  • Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Top with your favorite syrup, or apple cider syrup (see database), or a big dollop of whipped cream.

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

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • Use a variety of bread for a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of white, wheat, and sourdough bread.
  • Don't soak the bread for too long, or it will become soggy. 5-10 minutes is ideal.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the French toast from sticking.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat so that it has time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
  • Conclusion:

    French toast apple maple brunch strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast dish that is perfect for a crowd. It can be made ahead of time and reheated in the morning, making it a great option for busy families. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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