Ingredients for Baked Fruited French Toast
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) bread
- olive oil, for greasing
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 medium pear, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- maple syrup, for serving (optional)
- powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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How to Make Baked Fruited French Toast
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice 1 loaf (about 1 pound) of your favorite bread into 1-inch thick slices.
- Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In the prepared baking dish, sprinkle 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar evenly over the bottom.
- Arrange 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced), 1 medium pear (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced), and 1/2 cup dried cherries over the brown sugar.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans over the fruit.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 tablespoon amaretto.
- Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated, and arrange them over the fruit in the baking dish.
- Pour any remaining egg mixture evenly over the bread.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with your favorite maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
127g
Fat
21g
Carbs
24g
