Jersey Apple Butter French Toast Casserole

A comforting and flavorful French toast casserole featuring the taste of Jersey with local apple butter and dairy. Perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday gathering.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

725

Level

Easy

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£2.16

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Ingredients

Servings

1loafChallah bread(Day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes)

£2.50

2cupsJersey Milk(Whole milk for richness)

£1.20

6Large Eggs(Free-range if possible)

£2.00

1cupJersey Apple Butter(Preferably locally made)

£3.50

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.15

1teaspoonVanilla Extract(Pure vanilla extract)

£0.20

1teaspoonGround Cinnamon

£0.10

0.3teaspoonGround Nutmeg(Freshly grated if possible)

£0.05

4tablespoonsJersey Butter(Melted)

£0.50

0.5cupPecans(Chopped (optional))

£2.00

For dustingPowdered Sugar(Optional, for serving)

£0.25

1Fresh Apples(Gala or Honeycrisp, diced (optional for topping))

£0.50

Total Cost

£12.95

£2.16 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
Arrange the cubed challah bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Jersey milk, eggs, apple butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
4
Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Gently press the bread down to submerge it in the liquid.
5
Drizzle the melted Jersey butter evenly over the top of the bread and sprinkle with chopped pecans (if using).
6
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
8
Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing and serving.
9
Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and top with diced fresh apples for an extra touch of Jersey flavor (optional).

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

725 kcal / 3033 kJ

Carbs

78g

30% of RDA

Fat

37g

53% of RDA

Protein

23g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

42 g

47% of RDA

Sodium

380 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

19 g

95% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, let the casserole sit, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight before baking. This allows the bread to fully absorb the custard mixture.

If you don't have challah bread, brioche or other enriched bread will also work well.

Adjust the amount of apple butter to your preference. For a sweeter casserole, add an extra 1/4 cup.

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-special treat.

Substitute blueberries or raspberries for the fresh apples for a different seasonal twist.

Cooking Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Oven

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