Apple Toffee French Toast With Apple Syrup |
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 525 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A yummy make-ahead casserole created by & submitted to Costco Connection Magazine by N. Mesch. I made this for my family and they loved it, so wanted to put it here for safekeeping, Ingredients:
8 cups french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes |
3 tart apples, peeled and chopped |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup brown sugar |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup apple juice |
2 teaspoons vanilla, divided |
1/2 cup english toffee bits |
5 eggs |
3/4 cup milk |
1 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
2 cups apple juice |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
5 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. To make the French toast:.
2. Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan, top with apples.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars, apple juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth; stir in toffee bits. Spread over apples.
4. Top with remaining bread cubes.
5. In another large bowl, beat the eggs, milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended; pour over bread.
6. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
7. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. While the French toast is baking, prepare the syrup.
10. To make the apple syrup:.
11. In a medium-size saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple juice and lemon juice; heat to a boil, whisking constantly.
12. Boil for 1 minute; then stir in butter.
13. Serve over warm Apple Toffee French Toast.
14. Enjoy!
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