Baked Fruited French Toast Recipe

Name: Baked Fruited French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb loaf Italian bread, unsliced; ⅓ cup colavita olive oil; ⅔ cup brown sugar; 2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced; 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and sliced; ½ cup dried cherries or ½ cup cranberries; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 cup milk, more if necessary; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons Amaretto; chopped fine toasted almond

Servings: persons

1 lb loaf Italian bread, unsliced
⅓ cup colavita olive oil
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup dried cherries or ½ cup cranberries
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk, more if necessary
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons Amaretto
chopped fine toasted almond

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F degrees.
2
Slice bread in 1-inch slices (should have 10-12 slices);set aside.
3
Put olive oil in 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with brown sugar.
4
Arrange apples, pears and dried cherries over brown sugar.
5
Sprinkle with cinnamon & nuts; set aside.
6
In a large bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, almond extract & Amaretto.
7
(If you choose you can add a litttle more)
8
Dip bread slices in egg mixture and place on top of fruit.
9
Pour any extra egg mixture over bread.
10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bread is lightly golden.
11
Serve fruited side up with warm maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.

528

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 lb loaf Italian bread, unsliced, ⅓ cup colavita olive oil, ⅔ cup brown sugar, 2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Fruited French Toast 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!

Baked Fruited French Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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