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September 29, 2015

Applesauce-Filled French Toast

Recipe: Jennifer Low

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This recipe for Applesauce-Filled French Toast from our July 2006 issue is a rich delight. Pre-cut the baked toast into six or eight portions so guests can help themselves.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf egg bread*
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 10% cream
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel Glaze

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

* Preferably the kind baked in loaf pans (allows for bigger bread slices), not the free-form braided loaves. If you can only get the braided variety, simply slice more bread to fill the pan.

Directions

Yield: Serves 6 to 8

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut bread into 3/4” thick slices. Trim off crusts. Cut enough slices to make a two-slice layer that fits snugly inside a 9” x 13” glass baking pan.
  3. Spoon applesauce over bottom slices of bread and place another layer of bread on top. In effect, you are making a series of applesauce “sandwiches” that fit in the pan. Set aside.
  4. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and gradually whisk in cream until smooth. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Pour over bread, making sure all the bread is soaked. (French toast can be made up to this point, covered and chilled overnight. Let the pan come to room temperature in the morning as you make the caramel glaze, then proceed with glazing and baking.)
  5. In a small saucepan, melt caramel glaze ingredients over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and resulting syrup is lightly bubbling. Pour glaze over pan of soaked bread. Use the back of a spoon to smooth glaze over bread surface.
  6. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until top is puffed and browned. The center should be soft and slightly wobbly. Serve hot with maple syrup and berries, if desired.
Photographer:

Nina Teixeira

Source:

House & Home July 2006

Stylist:

Ashley Denton (food) Sabrina Linn (prop)

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