Apple Pecan French Toast Recipe Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pecan French Toast Recipe

• 6 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Jonathan Apples
• Vanilla Extract
• Cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish
• French Bread
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Maple syrup (for serving)

How to Make Apple Pecan French Toast Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 ½ cups milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3. Add 2 cups peeled and shredded apples to the egg mixture and gently stir to combine.
4. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
5. Arrange 12 slices of challah bread (or other sturdy bread) in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are coated.
7. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
8. In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish.
9. Sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans evenly over the top.
10. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the pecans.
11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the French toast is golden brown and puffed, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite maple syrup.