Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Apple Cinnamon French Toast recipe. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a spiced egg mixture, cooked until golden, and topped with warm caramelized apples for a delicious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
French Toast:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Apple Topping:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apples)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- French Toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, dip bread in egg mixture, and cook until golden brown.
- Apple Topping: In a skillet, melt butter, add apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt, cook until tender.
- Top French toast with apple topping and serve.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a richer taste.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Day-old bread works well for improved texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with topping
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
