Best 5 Eggnog French Toast With Cranberry Apple Compote Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Eggnog French toast with cranberry apple compote is a delicious and festive breakfast meal that is perfect for special occasions like Christmas or brunch. The eggnog adds a rich and creamy flavor to the French toast, while the cranberry apple compote provides a tart and sweet contrast. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it is easy to make ahead of time, making it a great option for busy mornings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE



Eggnog French Toast with Cranberry-Apple Compote image

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

4 cups purchased eggnog
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 14.5-ounce country white bread loaf, halved horizontally, each half cut crosswise into 8 slices (do not use ends)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Powdered sugar
Cranberry-Apple Compote

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

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE



Eggnog French Toast with Cranberry-Apple Compote image

This recipe is perfect for Christmas Day breakfast since it can be completely assembled the night before and then baked in one batch in the oven.

Provided by www.epicurious.com

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups purchased eggnog
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 14.5-ounce country white bread loaf, halved horizontally, each half cut crosswise into 8 slices (do not use ends)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Powdered sugar
Cranberry-Apple Compote

Steps:

  • For complete instructions, visit the original site at http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggnog-French-Toast-with-Cranberry-Apple-Compote-105976

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize serving, Sugar 24 g, Sodium 299 mg, Cholesterol 132 mg, SaturatedFat 22 g, Calories 613 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 9 mg, Fat 39 g

SIMPLEST EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



Simplest Eggnog French Toast image

Adapted from "Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook", this recipe saves time on holiday mornings and makes for a delicious breakfast. Pairs up well with Sausage Links with Apricot-Mustard Glaze and a cranberry-apple compote.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups prepared eggnog (support your local dairy)
1 teaspoon grated orange
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 slices firm stale bread (thick slices)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Pour eggnog into a shallow bowl, and add grated orange and cinnamon.
  • Dip bread slices into the eggnog mixture, turning to coat both sides.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 or 3 slices of bread and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  • Repeat with remaining bread and butter.
  • Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, compote, or all three!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 388.3, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 7.2

CRANBERRY-APPLE FRENCH TOAST



Cranberry-Apple French Toast image

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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 1-inch slices

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.

CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE



Cranberry-Apple Compote image

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

2 cups apple cider
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (about) sugar

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your eggnog French toast and cranberry-apple compote even more delicious.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the French toast, be sure to leave enough space between each slice so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat: This will help to prevent the bread from burning.
  • Flip the French toast only once: Flipping the French toast too often can make it tough.
  • Serve the French toast immediately: Eggnog French toast is best served hot, so be sure to serve it as soon as it's cooked.
  • Make the cranberry-apple compote ahead of time: This will save you time on the day you're serving the French toast.

Conclusion:

Eggnog French toast with cranberry-apple compote is a delicious and festive breakfast or brunch dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet, tart, and creamy flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Related Topics