Overnight Apple French Toast

Name: Overnight Apple French Toast
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 large tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. slices; 3 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 9 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick); SYRUP:; 1 jar (10 ounces) apple jelly; 1 cup applesauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

My in-laws own and operate an orchard, so we have an abundance of fruit fresh from the trees. This dish includes fresh apples, apple jelly and applesauce all in one recipe. It's a warm, hearty breakfast for busy days. -Debra Blazer, Hegins, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 large tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. slices
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
SYRUP:
1 jar (10 ounces) apple jelly
1 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and syrup. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla. Dip bread slices into the egg mixture 1 minute; place over apples. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine syrup ingredients; heat through. Serve with French toast.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 394 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Overnight Apple French Toast in Taste of Home August/September 1994

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Sue Zappa

Jun 17, 2017

A long-time favorite in our family of 8! Doesn't need the syrup as it's sweet & moist without it. All it needs is sausage links, bacon, or ham to make it a hearty breakfast!
muffbear74

Dec 25, 2016

I used a few more bread slices to fill the pan. We liked the consistency - crunchy on the edges, soft in the middle. I didn't make the sauce, it was sweet enough without it.
BobnMarlys

Dec 25, 2016

This is a simple, delicious recipe...especially good for company breakfast. Easy to increase.
popoaggie

Feb 17, 2014

I made this over the weekend and it was a great hit. Followed the recipe. It is a keeper for me.
nikita138

Oct 16, 2013

i make this recipe every year on christmas eve. its a great way to start christmas morning, i pop it in the oven as soon as i get up and its ready to eat by the time everyone is done opening presents.
staceyjohnston

Mar 9, 2012

This was amazing! Delicious and easy to make. I put it all together Christmas Eve and it was ready to bake the next morning. I have to say for me personally it was a bit too sweet to eat for breakfast but everyone else went crazy for it.
Cricket115

Jan 27, 2012

we didnt have apple jam, strawberry jam does substitute quite finely.
hallmarkchick88

Jan 21, 2012

Delicious! The brown sugar turns into a wonderful caramel sauce. The bread was very soft, so someone who is picky about things being "soggy" may not enjoy, but I think dipping the bread for less time might fix some of that too. I did use more egg mixture than the recipe called for. I enjoyed it as is.
grensrud

Nov 2, 2009

Excellent! I was afraid that the toast was going to turn out "mushy" as some of the other recipes I have tried have but that was definitely not the case. I also didn't make the "syrup" as I felt that the caramel sauce and the apples would be plenty sweet. Next time I make this I may leave out the apples and include some pecans or raisins. Yum!
Deevey

Oct 18, 2009

My children just love this recipe. I make at camp to free up my morning.