Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence, 2008

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Brunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (43)

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

French toast:

4 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 loaf challah bread, cut into 1 inch-thick slices
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling, divided
4 Granny Smith apples
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Confectioners' sugar, garnish, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a flat dish, crack eggs and add milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined then lay challah slices in mixture to coat and absorb it all, turning occasionally.

Set a 10-inch skillet, seasoned cast iron if you have, over medium heat. Add the butter and 1 cup sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and caramelized, about 8 minutes. While the sugar is melting, peel apples, core and cut into halves. Remove from heat and gently whisk in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the pecans, dried cranberries and gently press in the apple halves so there is a flat surface. Lay soaked slices of challah over the top so it is completely covered - you should be able to arrange the large slices and small slices so there are no gaps. Sprinkle the top with some brown sugar and place into the preheated oven. Bake in the middle of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and puffy.

When done, allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes then invert onto a large plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and serve.

Chef's Note: FYI - if your cast iron skillet is not seasoned, the cranberries will react with the skillet and turn black.

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recipe Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans
Kim EAst New Market, MD 11-15-2009
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Unbelievable!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was fairly easy to make a a huge hit with my family and guests!
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Ed Murphy, TX 10-25-2009
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Does anyone have the recipe for the apple stuffed french toast in ramikens?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I saw a great recipe for making french toast from brioche bread lined in ramikens with an apple stuffing and apple cognac... sauce at about the same time I saw the Upside-Down Baked Apple French Toast but the video is now not found on the website. Did anyone keep it by chance? I loved this recipe, too. I made it once with orange flavored cranberries and it added another great dimension.Read more
recipe Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans
VICKIE W. Suffolk, VA 10-25-2009
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upside down apple cranberry pecan french toast
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I mabe it last christmas everyone loved it I only got a very small piece
recipe Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans
Danielle Woodstock, GA 10-25-2009
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Wow
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

WOW - SPEECHLESS!
recipe Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans
Alina Bucksport, ME 10-14-2009
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oh my goodness! SO delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is fantastic! Easy easy and so delicious. Next time I have to remember to wait a little longer before turning... it out onto the serving plate . . . molten caramel sauce everywhere! But my in-laws raved about the custard-y french toast and delicous apples and cranberries . . . it's a definite keeper!!Read more
recipe Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans
Gail Howey in the Hills, FL 10-12-2009
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YUMMY EVEN LIGHTENED UP
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everone loved this recipe, I did use Skim milk no Problems.... Homemade French bread 2 day old. light butter,,,, Sliced... apples to bite size... YUMMMMMMY Cant wait to make again.... Esp. for my Friend Jenny...........Read more