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Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples

Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples

Baked Panettone French Toast with Apples Photo
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT55M
    45 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4-6 Servings
Panettone, a special holiday tradition, takes this French toast to another level. Sweet, savory and tart flavors to experience in each bite! For best results let French toast sit overnight before baking.
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 large apples (about 1 pound), chopped
  • 6 (1-inch) slices panettone
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 76.68g unsalted butter, divided
  • 177.44ml brown sugar
  • 12.78g water
  • 2 large apples (about 1 pound), chopped
  • 6 (1-inch) slices panettone
  • 236.59ml milk
  • 236.59ml heavy cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • 8.52g pure vanilla extract
  • 2.13g ground cinnamon
  • 8.52g orange zest

Panettone, a special holiday tradition, takes this French toast to another level. Sweet, savory and tart flavors to experience in each bite! For best results let French toast sit overnight before baking.

Preparation
STEP 1

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and water and cook for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour into bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

STEP 2

In a sauté pan, melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Add apples and cook for 5-10 minutes or until just tender. Layer apples in baking dish. Cover with panettone slices.

STEP 3

In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over panettone. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

STEP 4

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, powdered sugar or maple syrup.

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