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upside-down apple french toast

(13 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Shannon Smith
@Shannon
Franklin, TN

This is so delicious and has been a hit every time I've made it. It is easy and looks very elegant when served. Great for overnight guests. No syrup is needed for this. The brown sugar, butter, and apples provide all the wonderful flavor and of course, the creme topping doesn't hurt either.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This upside-down apple French toast is an impressive breakfast casserole for guests. Apples are layered on the bottom of a baking dish with a butter and brown sugar mixture. Then, slices of bread are placed on top, and the custardy egg mixture poured over the slices gets absorbed. As it bakes, the apples become tender and filled with cinnamon and nutmeg. Once baked, the casserole is flipped and the apples are on top. Add a dollop of the creme topping for a rich and decadent breakfast. The apples and sugar mixture makes a lot of syrup while baking. Be careful when flipping the casserole.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(13 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For upside-down apple french toast

  • 1 stick
    unsalted butter
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 3 lg
    Granny Smith apples, sliced
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 c
    raisins, optional
  • 1
    loaf French bread, sliced 1/2" thick
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    sliced almonds, for garnish
  • CREME TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract

How To Make upside-down apple french toast

  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan.
    1
    Combine butter, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan. Heat on medium until bubbling; stirring frequently. Pour this mixture into a 9x13" pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes.
  • Place brown sugar mixture in a baking dish and top with sliced apples.
    2
    Place sliced apples over the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of the pan in rows close together; overlapping is fine.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Add raisins if using.
    3
    Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional raisins.
  • Place sliced bread on top of the apples.
    4
    Place sliced bread on top of apples.
  • Mix eggs, milk, and vanilla.
    5
    Mix eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour egg mixture over the bread.
    6
    Pour egg mixture over bread. Make sure the bread is saturated with the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours to let the bread absorb the egg mixture.
  • Bake French toast casserole.
    7
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 1 hour or until golden and crispy on top.
  • Whip topping ingredients.
    8
    While the casserole is baking, make the topping. Just whip all ingredients on high until thickened. Creme topping is optional but delicious!
  • Invert the baked casserole onto a serving platter.
    9
    Invert onto a platter for serving. If any apples stick you can remove them with a spatula and arrange them on top.
  • Top slices with a dollop of the creme topping and a sprinkle of almonds.
    10
    Serve a generous spoonful of topping on top of each serving. Then sprinkle with a few almonds.
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