Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake Recipe

Name: Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup melted butter or ½ cup margarine; 3 apples, peeled and sliced; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices; 6 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ½ cups milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; fresh fruit, to serve as a side; 8 slices bacon

Servings: persons

½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup melted butter or ½ cup margarine
3 apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
fresh fruit, to serve as a side
8 slices bacon

1
In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
2
Mix in melted butter or margarine.
3
Stir in chopped apples and dried cranberries until evenly coated.
4
Pour into prepared pan.
5
Arrange French bread slices in an even layer over apples.
6
In same bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
7
Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked.
8
Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate over night.
9
THIS IS KEY!
10
Preheat oven to 375F.
11
Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating.
12
Bake covered for 40 minutes.
13
Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes.
14
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
15
Prepare your favorite fruit or bacon.
16
Serve Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake with Fruit and/or Bacon!

962

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup melted butter or ½ cup margarine, 3 apples, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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