Indulge in a festive culinary delight with our ultimate guide to crafting the perfect cranberry apple holiday French toast. This delectable dish combines the tartness of cranberries, the sweetness of apples, and the warmth of spices to create a flavor explosion in every bite. Whether you prefer a classic or a modern twist, our curated collection of recipes caters to every palate, ensuring a memorable holiday brunch or breakfast. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to innovative flavor combinations that tantalize the taste buds, we have it all. So, gather your loved ones, whip up a batch of this festive French toast, and create cherished holiday memories that will last a lifetime.
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APPLE CRANBERRY FRENCH TOAST
Served this as part of brunch for family gathering, it was a huge hit!!24 hrs in frige and 40 minutes cooking. from local newpaper.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Breakfast
Time P1DT15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Add apples and cranberries, toss to coat well.
- Spread apple mixture evenly over bottom of baking dish.
- Arrange bread on top.
- Mix eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon until well blended.
- Pour mixture over bread, soaking bread completely.
- Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
- Bake, covered with aluminum foil, in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let stand 5 minutes, serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 269.8, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 23.1, Protein 6.6
CRANBERRY APPLE HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST
This recipe was given to me by a co-worker several years ago, but I just found and tried it for the first time, and was amazed with the flavor! It's a great Christmas morning dish, or an easy day-after-Thanksgiving breakfast for guests. The Splenda and egg substitute make for a bit health-friendlier breakfast, too.
Provided by NavyWifenMom
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a 9x13 baking dish. Add apples and cranberries. Toss to coat well. Spread evenly in pan.
- Arrange slices of bread atop apple mixture.
- Mix egg substitute, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon until well blended.
- Pour egg mixture over bread, soaking it completely.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 1-2 hrs if not made ahead).
- When ready to bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.
- Uncover an bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let stand for approximately 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, whipped cream to taste (We prefer a very light dusting of powdered sugar for the kids and plain for the adults).
CRANBERRY-APPLE FRENCH TOAST
My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning to get your day off to a sweet, bubbly start. -Mara Faulkner, Martinsburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix first four ingredients and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; toss with apples and cranberries. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to moisten; place over fruit, overlapping or trimming slices to fit. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove baking dish from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
THE SOUTHFIELD STORE HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- Whisk together the eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl and add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and orange zest and whisk again.
- Heat some clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip four slices of the Challah into the egg mixture until soaked through. Immediately place each slice onto the hot skillet. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
- Cut each piece of French toast in half diagonally and plate four halves per serving. Top with Apple Cranberry Compote, a scoop of Pecan Compound Butter and a light drizzle of the Maple Syrup Reduction. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
- Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest and apples to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are cooked as desired.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until they become aromatic and heated through. Salt immediately while still hot. Allow the pecans cool completely.
- Once the pecans are completely cool, chop them up into small pieces and add to the butter, until incorporated. Set aside until ready to serve, or refrigerate.
- Place the maple syrup in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until reduced by one-half. Use sparingly to top off French toast.
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE FRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRIES AND PECANS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees 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.
EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE
Categories Berry Fruit Breakfast Brunch Bake Christmas Cranberry Apple Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Place bread slices in single layer in two 13x9x2-inch glass baking dishes. Pour custard over bread, dividing equally. Cover dishes and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter 2 large rimmed baking sheets with some melted butter. Using spatula, transfer bread slices to prepared baking sheets. Brush bread with remaining melted butter. Bake 10 minutes. Turn over bread slices and bake until golden brown and crisp on the outside but soft on the inside, about 6 minutes longer. Place 2 French toast slices on each of 8 plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar; serve with Cranberry-Apple Compote
CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Berry Fruit Breakfast Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Cranberry Apple Fall Winter Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk apple cider, corn syrup, and brown sugar in heavy large saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons butter; whisk until melted. Remove from heat.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add apple pieces; sauté 2 minutes. Add cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir until cranberries begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Stir in reduced cider mixture. Boil until reduced to syrup consistency, about 6 minutes. Stir in more sugar, if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat until heated through.) Transfer compote to bowl and serve warm.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY-APPLE RELISH
A cooked relish that is a great with meals all winter long. It's as delicious as it is pretty! Make enough to give as holiday gifts. Keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes Cranberry Relish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange, apple, raisins, and cinnamon in a large sauce pan. Cover saucepan with lid. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook at a simmer until all the cranberries have burst, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries and apples. Fresh fruits impart the best flavor and texture to the dish. If using frozen fruits, thaw them completely before using.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the French toast, don't overcrowd the pan or the slices will not cook evenly. Cook the slices in batches if necessary.
- Flip the French toast only once. Once you place the slices in the pan, let them cook for a few minutes before flipping them. Flipping them too often will make them break.
- Serve the French toast immediately. French toast is best served warm, so serve it immediately after cooking. You can top it with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Cranberry-apple holiday French toast is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. With its sweet and tart flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give cranberry-apple holiday French toast a try!
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