Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Cinnamon Apple French Toast recipe. Thick slices of brioche or challah are soaked in a sweet, cinnamon-infused egg mixture and cooked until golden brown. Top it off with caramelized apples for a touch of fall flavor.
Ingredients
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French Toast:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
Apple Topping:
- 2 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare French Toast: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, coating both sides, and place on the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make Apple Topping: For the apple topping, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, maple syrup or brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and caramelized.
- Serve: Serve the French toast hot, topped with the warm cinnamon apples. Add extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- Add chopped nuts or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent twist.
- This recipe doubles easily for serving a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with topping
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
