Upside Down Apple French Toast

By á-830

Ingredients

• 4 tart Macintosh or Granny Smith Apples
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 loaf sturdy white bread, edges removed, and cubed
• Oil a glass 9 inch baking dish

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Peel, core, and cut each apple into 3/4 inch thick wedges. Place the apple wedges in a large, mixing bowl, and toss gently with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Peel the bananas, and slice them crosswise, 3/4 inch thick. Add the bananas to the apples and toss to coat evenly with lemon juice. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the fruits and toss well to combine.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and saute until tender, about 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and cook until the sugar is dissolved, 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat.

In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and vanilla. Spread the bread cubes over the fruit, making sure to cover the fruit entirely. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, press lightly with a spatula to make sure the bread is moistened. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake the french toast, uncovered, until the top is golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Place a serving tray over the pan and carefully turn over to unmold the french toast.