Apple Pecan French Toast Cups

Recipe from Iowa Egg Council

Apple pecan French toast cups

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 8 cups French bread
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice, divided
  • 3 cups baking apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Ingredients

For the topping:

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ¾ cup pecans, chopped

Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, whipping cream, vanilla and 1 teaspoon apple pie spice. Pour egg mixture over bread and let soak for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon apple pie spice and cornstarch. Sprinkle over chopped apples and stir.

Divide soaked bread cubes among approximately 20 well-greased muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Lightly press bread down. Top evenly with apple mixture. Combine melted butter with maple syrup, ¾ cup brown sugar and pecans. Mix well and spoon evenly over apples.

Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until egg has set and tops are golden brown. Unmold and, if desired, serve with additional maple syrup, pecans and whipping cream.

Nutrition

Nutrition per serving: 208 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 61mg Cholesterol, 196mg Sodium, 25g Carbohydrate, 1.5g Fiber, 5g Protein