Description
Apple Cinnamon French Toast is the perfect breakfast treat that combines the sweet, comforting flavors of caramelized apples and warm cinnamon. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive brunches, this dish features fluffy slices of brioche or challah soaked in a rich custard and topped with deliciously spiced apples. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (sliced into 1-inch thick slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 medium apples (peeled and sliced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until tender (5–7 minutes) and stir in maple syrup.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Heat butter in a skillet. Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for 10–15 seconds per side. Cook in the skillet for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with the caramelized apple mixture and your choice of powdered sugar or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg