UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE FRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRIES & PECANS RECIPE - (4.7/5)

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Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries & Pecans Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 loaf challah bread, cut into 1 inch-thick slices
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling, divided
4 Granny Smith apples
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Confectioners' sugar, garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a flat dish, crack eggs and add milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined then lay challah slices in mixture to coat and absorb it all, turning occasionally. Set a 10-inch skillet, seasoned cast iron if you have, over medium heat. Add the butter and 1 cup sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and caramelized, about 8 minutes. While the sugar is melting, peel apples, core and cut into halves. Remove from heat and gently whisk in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the pecans, dried cranberries and gently press in the apple halves so there is a flat surface. Lay soaked slices of challah over the top so it is completely covered - you should be able to arrange the large slices and small slices so there are no gaps. Sprinkle the top with some brown sugar and place into the preheated oven. Bake in the middle of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and puffy. When done, allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes then invert onto a large plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and serve. Chef's Note: FYI - if your cast iron skillet is not seasoned, the cranberries will react with the skillet and turn black.

Boaz Almasi
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jacob Narvaez
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their fruit. My kids love the apples and cranberries in this dish.


Mr chefsly Ayomide
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I'm not a fan of nuts, so I omitted the pecans from the recipe. It still turned out great!


Bimol Shil
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of bread that's about to go stale, so this recipe is perfect.


Idan Junior
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Aizen Rucci
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, so I substituted raisins instead. It turned out great!


Savvas Georgiou
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I served this recipe with a dollop of whipped cream and it was heavenly.


Austin Ingesa
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I made this recipe in a cast iron skillet and it worked perfectly. The apples got nice and caramelized.


Bilal bilalakhtar
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I used a different type of apples than the recipe called for and it still turned out great. I think this recipe is very versatile.


Gabran Arshad
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out great!


David Dunbar jr
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday breakfast and he loved it! He said it was the best french toast he's ever had.


Shekh Rajis ali
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The pecans added a nice crunch to the dish. I think they're essential.


Muyingo Ronald
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I'm not usually a fan of cranberries, but they really worked well in this recipe. They added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the apples.


Venu Rock
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I love that this recipe uses fresh apples. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Ekta Thapaliya
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always comes out delicious. I've even made it for company and they all raved about it.


Keke
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Michael Holleman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The apples were tender and the cranberries added a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Keagan Hutt
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Ismail Hossan hili
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apples, cranberries, and pecans is just perfect.


Ibrahim Laisi
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This upside-down apple french toast was a hit with my family! The apples were perfectly caramelized and the cranberries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making this again.