Description
Baked Apple Cider French Toast is the ultimate fall breakfast, combining thick-cut bread soaked in a spiced apple cider custard, baked to golden perfection, and topped with sweet maple syrup. Each slice offers a warm embrace of flavor, making it perfect for cozy family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. Delight your taste buds as you enjoy this comforting dish that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple cider, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Arrange the bread slices in the baking dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Let soak for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving. Optionally, top with chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 122g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg