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Apple Pie French Toast Bake Recipe

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Indulge in a comforting and delightful Apple Pie French Toast Bake, combining warm cinnamon-spiced apples with soft soaked bread and a crunchy oat topping. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this casserole blends the flavors of classic apple pie with rich French toast, finished with a sweet maple glaze.

Ingredients

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Apple Pie Filling

  • 21 ounces apple pie filling (canned) or alternatively:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 large apples, sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

French Toast Bake

  • 15-ounce loaf Vienna bread (or French bread or challah), roughly cubed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crisp Topping

  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (or rolled oats for a chewier crumb)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or plain flour)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter (light or reduced fat preferred)

Frosting Glaze

  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Pie Filling (if not using canned): Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir to coat evenly and cook for 10-15 minutes until apples are tender and soft.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish and Bread: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the dish and set aside.
  3. Make Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together 8 eggs, 3 cups milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press down gently so the bread fully soaks up the egg mixture.
  5. Add Apple Filling: Spread the apple pie filling (either canned or freshly prepared) evenly over the soaked bread in the baking dish.
  6. Prepare Crisp Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup oats, 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of baking powder, and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Mix thoroughly so butter is well incorporated into dry ingredients.
  7. Top the Bake: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple-covered bread in the baking dish.
  8. Refrigerate: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and bread to soak fully.
  9. Prepare to Bake: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before baking.
  10. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is cooked through.
  11. Make Frosting Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 1 1/2 tablespoons milk to a drizzle-able consistency.
  12. Serve: Drizzle the frosting glaze over the warm French toast bake and serve immediately for a delicious comforting breakfast or brunch.

Notes

  • For a chewier texture in the crisp topping, use rolled oats instead of quick-cooking oats.
  • You can prepare the dish the night before, refrigerate overnight, and bake fresh in the morning for convenience.
  • If substituting bread types, choose a sturdy bread like challah or French bread to hold the custard well.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • For dairy-free variation, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.

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