CRANBERRY-APPLE FRENCH TOAST

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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.

Taiyab Ansari
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This French toast was a disaster! The cranberry-apple filling was runny and the French toast was soggy.


Shajalal Miya
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll stick to my usual French toast recipe.


Md Fardien
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The French toast was good, but the cranberry-apple filling was a bit too tart for my taste.


Zeeshanhaider Awan
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This French toast was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cranberry-apple filling was delicious.


Noor Ahmad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Banelile Ntonjana
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I made this French toast for my family and they loved it! The cranberry-apple filling was a big hit.


Gabby Alker
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This was the best French toast I have ever had! The cranberry-apple filling was so good and the French toast was so fluffy.


John Holberg
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This French toast was a great way to start my day! The cranberry-apple filling was delicious and the cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


adison Pelroy
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I loved this recipe! The French toast was so fluffy and the cranberry-apple filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelvin Smart
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This was a great recipe! The French toast was delicious and the cranberry-apple filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mafalda Rodrigues
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This French toast was amazing! The cranberry-apple filling was so flavorful and the cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Graeme Paxton
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This recipe is a keeper! The French toast was light and fluffy, and the cranberry-apple filling was delicious. I love that this recipe uses fresh cranberries and apples. It really makes a difference in the flavor. I will definitely be making this aga


Samantha Dissanayake
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I made this French toast for my family this morning and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cranberries and apples added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the French toast. I will definitely be making this


Laura Ann Fields
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This cranberry-apple French toast was a delightful treat! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet apples was perfect, and the cinnamon-sugar topping added just the right amount of sweetness. I also loved the crunch from the pecans. This dish wa