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Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 slices of thick-cut white bread, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup of whole milk
- 1/4 cup of light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts

Special Equipment Needed:
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
3. Add cubed bread to the egg mixture and stir until all the bread cubes are coated.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Top with diced apples and chopped walnuts.
6. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 6

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Protein: 10g

Substitutions for Ingredients
- Whole milk can be substituted with almond milk or soy milk.
- Light brown sugar can be substituted with dark brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds.

Variations:
- Add 1/4 cup of raisins for a sweeter flavor.
- Substitute apples with pears or peaches.

Tips and Tricks:
- For a crispier texture, use day-old bread.
- For a sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of maple syrup.

Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Chopped walnuts
- Sprinkle of cinnamon

Pairings:
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt
- Maple syrup

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Hash browns

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the top of the french toast is not golden brown after 30 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Food Safety Advice:
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of baking.

Food History:
French toast is believed to have originated in the Roman Empire, where it was known as “pan dulcis”. It has been popular in many countries since then, including France, where it is known as “pain perdu”.

Flavor Profiles:
This french toast has a sweet and savory flavor, with hints of cinnamon and apples.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with a side of fresh fruit.
- Top with a dollop of yogurt.

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Taste: Sweet, Cinnamon, Apple, Nutty, Savory