Delicious and Easy Baked Caramel Apple French Toast

Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet, gooey caramel, tart apples, and warm, cinnamon-spiced bread with this irresistible baked French toast recipe. The apples are caramelized to perfection and the bread soaks up the delicious caramel sauce, making every bite a heavenly delight. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a special holiday morning treat. Prepare it the night before and let it bake to a golden brown in the morning. Your family and friends will be delighted!

Ingredients

• 6 slices of French bread, preferably a day old
• 2 large apples, thinly sliced
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Maple syrup, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
4. Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly.
5. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
7. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
8. Arrange the soaked bread slices in the greased baking dish, overlapping them if necessary.
9. Evenly distribute the apple slices over the bread.
10. Pour the caramel sauce over the apples and bread, making sure to cover all the slices.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
12. When ready to bake, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
13. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
14. Bake the French toast, covered with foil, for 30 minutes.
15. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
16. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
17. Dust the French toast with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.

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