Description
Baked Nectarine French Toast is a delightful brunch dish that combines the sweetness of ripe nectarines with soft, custard-soaked bread. Perfect for lazy weekends or festive gatherings, this recipe fills your kitchen with an enticing aroma and offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar for an irresistible treat that will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick brioche or challah bread
- 3 ripe nectarines, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange bread slices snugly in the baking dish.
- Evenly distribute sliced nectarines over the bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth; pour over the layered bread and nectarines.
- Cover with foil and let it soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (152g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg