Description
Apple French Toast is a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Tender, golden-brown slices of French toast are topped with a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple topping that’s caramelized to perfection. This comforting dish is perfect for a weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat, combining the flavors of sweet apples, cinnamon, and a fluffy custard-soaked bread.
Ingredients
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For the French Toast:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (such as challah or brioche)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For Garnish (optional):
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
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Prepare the egg mixture:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
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Prepare the apple topping:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the apples soften and the sugar forms a caramelized sauce.
- Add the lemon juice and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. If desired, stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
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Cook the French toast:
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Place the dipped bread slices on the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with all the slices of bread, adding more butter as needed.
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Assemble the dish:
- Place the cooked French toast on plates and top each slice with a generous serving of the warm apple topping.
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Serve:
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup for extra sweetness. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any type of apples you prefer. Tart apples like Granny Smith work well, but sweeter varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp are great too.
- For extra indulgence, serve with whipped cream or a dollop of mascarpone cheese on top.
- If you have leftover apple topping, it can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for use on other dishes like oatmeal or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of French toast with apple topping
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg