Description
Caramel Apple French Toast is a delightful breakfast treat combining soft, custardy bread soaked in a vanilla-egg mixture, topped with warm, caramelized apples spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar, finished with a drizzle of maple syrup for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Apples
- 2 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth to create the custard base for the French toast.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated but not overly saturated to avoid sogginess.
- Caramelize the apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the peeled and sliced apples along with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sugar has formed a syrupy caramel coating.
- Set apples aside: Remove the caramelized apples from the skillet and set them aside to keep warm while you cook the French toast.
- Cook the French toast: Using the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed, then cook the soaked bread slices over medium heat until each side is golden brown and slightly crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Plate the French toast slices and top generously with the warm caramelized apples. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best results, as it soaks up the egg mixture without falling apart.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work well for caramelizing due to their firm texture and balanced tartness.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and brown sugar to your taste preference for a milder or stronger spice flavor.
- Butter can be substituted with a neutral oil or margarine if dairy-free options are needed.
- For a crispier crust, cook the French toast in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over moderate heat.
- Leftover caramelized apples can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 slice with topping)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: caramel apple, French toast, breakfast, cinnamon, maple syrup, caramelized apples
