TRIPLE FRUITS® Baked French Toast Casserole - E.D.SMITH®

TRIPLE FRUITS® Baked French Toast Casserole

Also known as overnight French toast, this sweet casserole is filled with apricots and covered with a syrup and fruit spread combo.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • cups (425 mL) milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) E.D.SMITH TRIPLE FRUITS® Apricot Peach Passion Fruit Spread
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • Pinch salt
  • 8 cups (2 L) 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes day-old egg bread (about 8 slices)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped dried apricots

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) E.D.SMITH® Syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) E.D.SMITH TRIPLE FRUITS® Apricot Peach Passion Fruit Spread

Directions
 

  • Grease 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish. In large bowl, whisk milk, eggs, fruit spread, vanilla and salt. Add bread cubes and apricots; toss to coat until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover casserole with foil; bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until puffy and golden.
  • Topping: Combine syrup with fruit spread. Serve with casserole.

Tips

  1. Use any of your favourite E.D.SMITH TRIPLE FRUITS ® Fruit Spreads in the casserole.
  2. If you don´t have day-old bread, cut bread into cubes and place on baking sheet; bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and bread is toasted. Let cool completely before using.
Type Pancakes & French Toast
Season/Occasion Holiday, Christmas & New Years - Spring & Easter - Valentine's Day