Baked Apple Cinnamon Skillet French Toast

Steps

1. 1

   Place muffin halves in a 9×13 baking dish. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt in a blender. Blend until thoroughly combined.

3. 3

   Pour mixture over muffins in baking dish. Lightly press down on muffins with a spoon to help saturate with liquid.

4. 4

   Let liquid soak, refrigerated, for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a 12-inch oven safe skillet such as a cast iron pan.

6. 6

   Saute apple chunks for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add in cinnamon, brown sugar and salt. Cook for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Transfer soaked muffin pieces to the pan with apple mixture. Arrange them in a spiral pattern to resemble flower petals.

9. 9

   Pour remaining custard over the muffin pieces.

10. 10

    Preheat the oven to 425*.

11. 11

    Bake for 25 minutes, brush 2 tablespoons of melted butter on carefully during the last 5 minutes of baking.

12. 12

    Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

13. 13

    Add a dusting of powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup.