Description
This Apple Cinnamon French Toast recipe is a delightful and comforting breakfast that combines thick-cut bread soaked in a spiced egg custard with a warm, caramelized apple topping. Perfect for fall mornings or a sweet brunch, it offers a cozy balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, and tender apples atop golden French toast slices.
Ingredients
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French Toast
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
Apple Topping
- 2 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of thick-cut bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly soaked but not overly saturated to prevent sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Transfer cooked slices to a warm plate and keep warm.
- Cook the apple topping: In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and cook for 5–7 minutes until the apples soften and caramelize.
- Add maple syrup (optional): Stir in maple syrup into the apple mixture just before removing from heat to enhance the sweetness and flavor.
- Serve: Plate the warm French toast and spoon the warm apple topping generously over each slice. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle extra maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
- Day-old bread works best as it absorbs the custard mixture without becoming soggy.
- This recipe is easily doubled to serve more people or for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices + apple topping
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
