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Apple French Toast

Name: Apple French Toast With Cinnamon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; ⅔ cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp cinnamon, divided; 4 large eggs; ¾ cup whole milk; ¾ cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp ground ginger; 1 pinch salt; 8 oz (about 8 slices) white bread, cut into ½" cubes, slightly stale is best

This Apple French Toast combines custardy eggy bread with syrupy slow-cooked apples and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It's designed as a make-ahead breakfast that bakes without stovetop cooking, making it ideal for weekend entertaining.

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Total

3h 30m

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon, divided
4 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground ginger
1 pinch salt
8 oz (about 8 slices) white bread, cut into ½" cubes, slightly stale is best

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, stir together 2 sliced apples, 4 tbsp melted butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon until combined. Transfer mixture to a Suvie pan and place in the top zone of Suvie.
2
In the now-empty bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, remaining ⅓ cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp vanilla, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ginger, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
3
Spray a Suvie pan with cooking spray. Arrange 8 oz bread cubes in the pan. Pour custard over the bread making sure all the bread pieces are saturated.
4
Insert pan into the bottom zone of Suvie, input settings, and cook now or schedule. Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 1 hour and 30 minutes
5
After the cook, remove pans from Suvie. Cut French toast into rectangles and divide between plates, spooning apples and their sauce on top. Note: If desired, French toast can be broiled for 5-10 minutes until golden brown to finish. Watch closely to avoid burning.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Let the bread soak in the custard mixture for at least 30 seconds per side so it absorbs the egg and cream evenly without drying out.
Brown sugar caramelizes at the bottom of the baking dish as it cooks—this creates the syrupy apple topping, so don't stir it into the apples beforehand.
Test doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean and the top should be golden and set but still slightly custardy inside.
Divide the cinnamon (1 tbsp total) between the custard mixture and the apples to build layered spice flavor.

Substitutions

Heavy whipping cream → half-and-half or whole milk (will yield a slightly thinner custard)
Brown sugar → white sugar or maple syrup (reduces molasses depth but maintains sweetness)
Unsalted butter → salted butter (reduce any added salt to ¼ tsp)
Vanilla extract → almond extract or omit (use ¾ tsp if omitting to maintain flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or microwave individual portions.

Common Questions

Can I prep this the night before?

Yes. Assemble the French toast in your baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed in the morning.

What's the best bread for French toast?

Use thick-cut brioche, challah, or Texas toast (at least ¾-inch thick) so they absorb the custard without becoming soggy.

How do I know when the apples are done cooking?

The apples should be very tender and break apart easily with a spoon, with the brown sugar melted into a syrupy glaze.

Can I use a different spice blend?

Yes. Cardamom, allspice, or cloves work well; reduce quantities to ½ tsp each since they're potent.

Does this recipe require a slow cooker?

No. The French toast bakes in a regular oven. The apples are described as 'slow cooked,' but the recipe method will clarify the cooking vessel and time.