Apricot-Coconut French Toast

By Late2Serenity

A dark baking pan is not recommended for this recipe.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 359 calories, 16 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 209 mg cholesterol, 460 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 7 eggs
• 1-3/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
• Maple syrup

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat apricots and water on high for 2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain.

Pour butter into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan and tilt to coat bottom. Sprinkle with coconut and apricots. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over fruit.

In a large shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Dip bread into egg mixture; soak for 1 minute. Place slices close together over coconut mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.