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Grandma's Peach French Toast
Prep
9 hrs
Cook
45 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Hard
My grandmother passed down this treasured recipe to me years ago, and I've made it countless times for special weekend breakfasts. Caramelized brown sugar and butter create a luscious peach sauce that soaks right into thick slices of day old French bread, making this dish feel fancy without any fuss. The eggs provide protein to keep you satisfied all morning, and honestly, it's so simple to assemble the night before and just pop in the oven. Everyone always asks for seconds, and you'll love how the warm cinnamon spice mingles with those sweet peaches. This is pure comfort on a plate.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup butter½ cup butter
- 22 tablespoons water
- 11 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
- 1212 (3/4 inch thick) slices day-old french bread
- 55 eggs
- 11 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 11 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
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Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 2
Pour the brown sugar mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and tilt the dish to cover the entire bottom. Place peaches in a layer over the sugar coating, then top with slices of French bread. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour over the bread slices to coat evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bread is golden brown. Spoon out portions to serve.
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