APRICOT-COCONUT FRENCH TOAST

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As a busy activity director in RV parks, Jean Groen of Apache Junction, Arizona recalls, "I was always looking for easy food to prepare for various functions. This breakfast dish always brought raves and recipe requests!" JEAN'S TIP: "Leftovers, if there are any, are wonderful. Just microwave them for 15 seconds per slice."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
7 large eggs
1-3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat apricots and water on high for 2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. , Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan and tilt to coat bottom. Sprinkle with coconut and apricots. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over fruit. , In a large shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Dip bread into egg mixture; soak for 1 minute. Place slices close together over coconut mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 209mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Plz Pog
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This was a very easy recipe to follow and the French toast turned out delicious! The apricot and coconut flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Keisha Moyo
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The French toast was good, but the apricot sauce was a bit too tart for my liking. I think I would prefer a sweeter sauce next time.


Ayanle Yare
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I would use less sugar in the apricot sauce.


Aisha Juma
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the apricot and coconut flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Goody James
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricot and coconut flavors were amazing and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lama Sunil
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This was so delicious! The apricot and coconut flavors were perfect together and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Md Kobir Hossen
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the apricot and coconut flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


DANIEL YONA
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The French toast was good, but the apricot sauce was a bit too tart for my liking. I think I would prefer a sweeter sauce next time.


Tuba Awan
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This French toast was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I would use less sugar in the apricot sauce.


Shoaib Murshad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the French toast turned out perfect. The apricot and coconut flavors were subtle, but they really complemented each other. I served it with fresh fruit and whipped cream, and it was a hit!


Hayden Bell
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the apricot and coconut flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Yaseen Yousafzai
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricot and coconut flavors were amazing and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kyra Sibley
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This French toast was so good! The apricot and coconut flavors were perfect together and the French toast was cooked just right. I highly recommend this recipe.


Barry Danger
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I was a bit skeptical about the apricot and coconut combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the French toast was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


GHI LES
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This apricot coconut French toast was a delightful treat! The flavors of apricot and coconut complemented each other perfectly, and the French toast was cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this again.


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