Description
A cozy and delicious breakfast featuring thick-cut bread soaked in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture, topped with tender caramelized apples and finished with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Perfect for a comforting fall brunch or sweet morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Cinnamon Apples
- 1 large apple (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
To Serve
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
- Caramelize the apples: Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced apples, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated but not soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Preheat a lightly greased griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Plate the French toast and top with the warm cinnamon apples. Drizzle with maple syrup and lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best results as it soaks up the egg mixture without falling apart.
- You can prepare the cinnamon apples ahead of time and gently reheat them before serving.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples give the best balance of sweetness and tartness for this recipe.
