Name: Crock Pot French Toast with Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 cups Bread (Italian bread, challah, or other sturdy bread); 3 Apples; 0.5 cup Pecans; 6 Eggs; 1.5 cups Half and Half; 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice; 0.5 tsp Salt

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Crock Pot French Toast with Apples

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Instructions

Spray 5 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.

Add the bread cubes, apples and pecans to the crock pot and stir to combine.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie seasoning and salt.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread.

Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bread Selection & Preparation 🍞
Use day-old Italian bread or challah cut into 1-inch thick slices to prevent sogginess; fresh bread will absorb too much custard and become mushy during the long cook time.
Custard-to-Bread Ratio Balance ⚖️
Don't over-soak the bread layers; add custard gradually between layers and reserve some to pour over just before cooking to maintain structure while ensuring even flavor distribution.
Apple Preparation Technique 🍎
Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform thin pieces (¼-inch), then toss lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning and toss with brown sugar and spices separately before layering for concentrated flavor pockets.
Crock Pot Layering Strategy 📚
Layer bread and apples alternately with a slight overlap pattern, ensuring apples nestle between bread pieces for even cooking; place larger apple slices on top as they cook down and caramelize beautifully for presentation.
Make-Ahead Advantage ⏰
Assemble the entire dish the night before in your crock pot insert, refrigerate overnight, then cook on low for 6-7 hours; this allows flavors to meld and ensures the custard fully penetrates the bread for superior texture.