Description
Irresistible Friendsgiving Apple Pie French Toast is a delightful fusion of warm, buttery bread and sweet apple custard, topped with caramelized apples and drizzled with pure maple syrup. This cozy dish encapsulates the flavors of autumn and is perfect for any gathering, bringing joy to breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- Maple syrup (to drizzle)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Cut bread into thick slices (about 1 inch). Soak each slice in the custard mixture for 30 seconds on each side.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook soaked bread until golden brown (3–4 minutes on each side).
- In another pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples along with brown sugar and cinnamon; cook until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Serve the French toast topped with caramelized apples and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg