Baked Fruited French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 17
Baked Fruited French Toast for a Sumptuous Breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb loaf Italian bread , unsliced
1/3 cup colavita olive oil
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 granny smith apples , peeled , cored and sliced
1 ripe pear , peeled , cored and sliced
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs , beaten
1 cup milk , more if necessary
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons Amaretto
chopped fine toasted almond

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
549
Sugar
40g
Fat
21g
Baked fruited French toast is a mouthwatering breakfast dish that is perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch or a special occasion breakfast. It’s a satisfying and delicious breakfast option that everyone will enjoy. The recipe is flexible, so you can use different types of fruit according to your preference. The dish is easy to make, and it can be served with honey or maple syrup to add more sweetness.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices.
3.Whisk olive oil and brown sugar in a bowl.
4.Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5.Add sliced apples, pear and dried cherries to the dish.
6.Mix cinnamon into the fruit mixture.
7.Whisk eggs, milk, almond extract and amaretto in a separate bowl.
8.Dip bread slices into the egg mixture.
9.Arrange the slices over the fruit, pressing them to submerge them in the liquid.
10.Cover and let it soak for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
11.Sprinkle chopped almonds over the soaked bread.
12.Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
13.Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

Delicious, fresh and fruity, the baked fruited French toast is a perfect breakfast option for any occasion.

It can be made ahead and baked in the morning to save time and effort.

The recipe is easily customizable to suit your own taste preferences.

CONS

The recipe calls for Italian bread, which may not be easily available in some regions.

The Recipe takes around an hour to prepare excluding the time needed to soak the bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fruits used in this dish are a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber, that help support a healthy lifestyle.
Cherries are also packed with antioxidants that help fight inflammation and protect the body from oxidative damage.

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