Description
A delicious and indulgent breakfast bake featuring caramelized apples and a rich custard base, perfect for a sweet start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups brioche or challah bread, cubed (approximately 1 loaf)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (recommended: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- Pinch salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add diced apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes until apples are tender. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Spread cubed bread evenly into the prepared baking dish. Distribute the cooked apples over the bread.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and apples. Gently press down with a spatula to help the bread soak up the liquid.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar and a pinch of salt; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup heavy cream until fully blended.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the entire casserole.
- Transfer to oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm; optionally top with extra caramel sauce or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Feel free to use any variety of apple you prefer.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Ensure the bread cubes are well soaked in the custard for a creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg