Description
Indulgent Cinnamon Apple French Toast blends classic breakfast comfort with sweet, spiced elegance. Crisp edges, creamy center, and caramelized apple topping promise a delightful morning experience you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 thick slices bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 large apples
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cooking and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a wide, shallow bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are completely coated and absorb the liquid evenly.
- Peel and thinly slice apples into delicate, uniform pieces that will cook quickly and caramelize nicely.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it becomes golden and slightly foamy, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully place egg-soaked bread slices into the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Arrange apple slices on top of each bread slice while the first side is cooking, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Flip the French toast and cook the apple-topped side for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the apples to soften and caramelize slightly.
- Transfer cooked French toast to serving plates, ensuring the apple side faces upward.
- Drizzle generously with warm maple syrup just before serving, allowing it to seep into the crispy edges and caramelized apple slices.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Choose thick-cut brioche or challah for a luxuriously soft, rich texture that absorbs the egg mixture perfectly without falling apart.
- Apple Preparation: Slice apples thinly and evenly to ensure uniform cooking and beautiful layering across the French toast.
- Spice Balance: Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg quantities to personal taste, but keep the proportions balanced to enhance the apple’s natural sweetness without overwhelming the dish.
- Dietary Modification: For a gluten-free version, swap traditional bread with gluten-free bread and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg