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Apple Pie Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

picture of freshly made french toast casserole made to taste like apple pie
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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 loaves French bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
  • 3 apples (about 2 1/2 cups), peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Add the apple slices, water, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a medium saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat and cook the apples until softened, about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside.
  3. Using a serrated knife, cut the French bread into 1-inch chunks and spread them out evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  4. Add the eggs, cream, milk, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and the remaining teaspoon of vanilla to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the prepared bread pieces, turning them over gently to ensure all the pieces are fully coated. Set aside.
  6. Add the flour, butter, brown sugar, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to a separate mixing bowl. Mix with your hands, working the butter in until the entire mixture is moistened. Set aside.
  7. Using a slotted spoon, drop the prepared apples evenly over the prepared French bread. Pour the liquid from the apples evenly over the entire casserole.
  8. Sprinkle the prepared crumble topping evenly over the entire casserole.
  9. Cover the casserole and refrigerate it overnight to allow the bread to fully absorb the liquid.
  10. In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  11. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator, uncover it, and bake it in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the topping is a deep golden brown color.
  12. Serve warm, topped with maple syrup and whipped cream.
  13. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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