Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delightful Cinnamon Apple French Toast. Thick slices of brioche or challah bread are soaked in a sweet custard, cooked to golden perfection, and topped with caramelized cinnamon apples. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah preferred)
Custard:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Cinnamon Apples:
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Serving:
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Custard: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Cook French Toast: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Cinnamon Apples: In a separate pan, cook apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Serve: Top French toast with cinnamon apples. Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar.
Dip each bread slice into the mixture, coating both sides.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best absorption and structure.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the custard for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with apples
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
