Description
Freshly made apple cinnamon French toast delivers pure breakfast comfort straight to your plate, with sweet cinnamon-kissed apples nestled between golden, custardy bread slices. Crispy edges and warm spices create a morning treat that feels like a warm hug from your favorite breakfast chef.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices challah or brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large apple
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Dice 1 large apple after peeling and removing the core. In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced apples to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over the apples and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until sugar caramelizes.
- If using nuts, add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts during the last minute of cooking. Remove skillet from heat and set apple mixture aside.
- Grab a large shallow dish. Crack 4 large eggs and whisk with 1 cup whole milk and ¼ cup heavy cream until thoroughly blended.
- Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the egg mixture. Whisk until sugar dissolves completely.
- Place 6 thick slices of challah or brioche bread into the custard mixture. Allow each slice to soak 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring thorough saturation.
- Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter across the cooking surface.
- Transfer soaked bread slices onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp edges form.
- Transfer French toast to serving plates. Top each slice with warm apple mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Let your bread sit out for a day to get slightly stale, which helps it absorb the custard more effectively without falling apart.
- Choose a sturdy bread like brioche or challah, as these hold up better during soaking and cooking compared to regular sandwich bread.
- When cooking French toast, use medium heat to ensure even browning without burning the exterior before the inside cooks through.
- For a healthier version, swap heavy cream with whole milk and use a non-stick pan with minimal butter to reduce overall fat content.
- Prep Time: 15-18 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg