Apple Pecan French Toast Cups
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Pecan French Toast Cups, a delightful twist on a classic brunch favorite. These little bites combine tender apples and crunchy pecans nestled in a rich custard-soaked bread cup, making them perfect for busy mornings or special gatherings. Not only are they easy to prepare ahead of time, but they also disappear quickly at any event, earning rave reviews from family and friends alike. Drizzled with maple syrup and topped with a hint of cinnamon, these delicious cups are sure to become a cherished recipe in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples
- 2 ½ Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
- 2 Tablespoons water (or more if needed)
- 4 cups French bread, cut into small ½ inch cubes
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup cream
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a saucepan, cook chopped apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and corn starch over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until softened. Add water if necessary to adjust thickness.
- Prepare bread cups: Cut French bread into small cubes and place in a bowl.
- Make custard mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon; pour over bread cubes and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Prepare pecan topping: Mix melted butter with maple syrup and chopped pecans.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin pan with parchment wraps. Fill each cavity with soaked bread mixture, press gently, top with apple filling, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Finish baking: Add pecan topping over each cup and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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