Caramel French Toast

Recipe View 5 mins Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the caramel, then arrange apple slices attractively over the pecans. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Layer bread slices over the apple slices in the baking dish, overlapping if necessary, creating two layers of bread. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until well combined. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are soaked. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Allow the bread to soak in the custard for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate overnight for even better flavor penetration. (Soak time: 60+ minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 43 mins Uncover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven until the French toast is puffed and golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes. A knife inserted into the center should come out relatively clean. (Bake time: 40-45 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Let cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and serve warm. (Cooling time: 10 minutes)