Description
A delightful breakfast combining crusty bread and tender apples in a rich custard, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Butter for greasing
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer cubed bread in the greased dish and scatter sliced apples over the top.
- Pour the egg mixture over bread and apples, ensuring everything is soaked. Let sit for 30 min or refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and puffed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
For optimal flavor, soak overnight and use sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg