Apple-Stuffed French Toast

Full of sugary, spiced flavor that's sure to make your mornings brighter, this baked apple-stuffed French toast is easy to prepare and enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 660 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 6 large eggs
• 6 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 12 slices day-old French bread
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Place apples in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain apples and toss with white sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter with brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add walnuts and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into the prepared baking pan and let cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Cover butter mixture with a layer of bread. Spread apple mixture evenly on top.

Step 5

Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl. Dip remaining bread slices in egg mixture, then place in a layer over the apple mixture. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread, filling the pan nearly to the top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cookie sheet. Slice and serve.