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.

Raja Aqib
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I made this for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best French toast they've ever had. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ariana Ringe
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. The coconut and apricot flavors are really unique and delicious. I also love that it's made with whole wheat bread, so it's a bit healthier than traditional French toast.


Adaeze Amadi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually use dried apricots, but I've also made it with fresh apricots when they're in season. Both ways are great.


Rooda Gaabo
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast. The coconut and apricot flavors are really unique and elegant. I also love that it's made with whole wheat bread, so it's a bit healthier than traditional French toast.


T C odika Odika
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I loved this recipe! The coconut flavor was subtle and the apricots really shone through. The French toast was also cooked perfectly, it was light and fluffy.


Meech
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This is a great recipe to use up leftover apricots. I had some apricots that were starting to get a little too ripe, so I made this French toast and it was delicious! The coconut and apricot flavors were perfectly balanced.


Peter Ekutu
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I made this for my brunch guests and they all raved about it! The apricot-coconut combination was unique and flavorful, and the French toast was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular brunch menu.


Vunene Silaula
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This is a great recipe for summer when apricots are in season. The coconut and apricot flavors are so refreshing and delicious. I also love that it's made with whole wheat bread, so it's a bit healthier than traditional French toast.


Lillian Marshall
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I love this recipe! The coconut and apricot flavors are so unique and delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aleksa Bojicic
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This recipe is a keeper! The coconut and apricot flavors are amazing together, and the French toast is cooked perfectly. I've already made it twice in the past month and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Maryann Mosby
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I made this for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best French toast they've ever had. I'll definitely be making this again.


TurtleODeath
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This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch. The coconut and apricot flavors are really unique and special. I also love that it's made with whole wheat bread, so it's a bit healthier than traditional French toast.


M Bilal Mahi007
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually use dried apricots, but I've also made it with fresh apricots when they're in season. Both ways are great.


Farooq
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This is now my favorite French toast recipe! The coconut and apricot flavors are amazing together, and the French toast is cooked perfectly. I've already made it twice in the past week and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Justoneoftubbosbees Lol
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I wasn't sure how the coconut and apricot flavors would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised! This French toast was delicious and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lovely Tariq
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I made this for my friends for breakfast and they all raved about it! The apricot-coconut combination was unique and flavorful, and the French toast was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular breakfast rotation.


Abebe Tolcha
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This was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again. Thanks for sharing!


ZILLUR RAHAMAN
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I tried this recipe for brunch and it was a hit! The coconut and apricot flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the French toast was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.