Studio M in the Kitchen – French Toast Bake

Welcome back to Studio M in the Kitchen! This month we are bringing you a sweet and flavorful breakfast that is sure to become a family favorite. Read on to get the full recipe! 

French Toast:
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced quarter-inch thick
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
9 slices day-old French bread, sliced three-quarter inch thick

Directions:
Cook brown sugar, butter and syrup until thick, about 5-7 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 9” x 13” pan. Arrange apples on top. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla. Dip bread in egg mixture for 1 minute. Place bread over apples. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake 35-40 minutes, uncovered, at 350 degrees.

Syrup:
1 cup applesauce
1 – 10-ounce jar apple jelly
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ tablespoon ground cloves

Directions:
Combine syrup ingredients. Cook and stir until hot. Serve over French toast.

Optional syrup: Can also substitute maple syrup.

This recipe is simple to make and is a showstopper when it comes to flavors. Join us next month for another great recipe in our Studio M in the Kitchen series!