Cinnamon Apple Baked French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 package brioche bread(paid link)
• 2 medium apples(paid link)
• ½ cup brown sugar(paid link)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter(paid link)
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon(paid link)
• 4 large eggs(paid link)
• 2 cup milk(paid link)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• ¼ tsp nutmeg(paid link)
• ¼ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ cup maple syrup(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the prepared dish.

2. 2

   Peel, core, and dice the apples. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, half of the brown sugar (1/4 cup), half of the cinnamon (0.75 tsp), and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Toss to coat.

3. 3

   Scatter the apple mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, remaining brown sugar (1/4 cup), remaining cinnamon (0.75 tsp), vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and apples, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Gently press down with a spatula if needed.

6. 6

   Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to absorb the custard.

   30 min

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the French toast, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

   35 min

8. 8

   Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

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