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This cinnamon apple French toast is drenched in a custardy combination of egg, sugar, and cinnamon, then pan fried until golden brown and finished with chopped apple and maple syrup. | peteandgerrys.com
This cinnamon apple French toast is drenched in a custardy combination of egg, sugar, and cinnamon, then pan fried until golden brown and finished with chopped apple and maple syrup. | peteandgerrys.com This cinnamon apple French toast is drenched in a custardy combination of egg, sugar, and cinnamon, then pan fried until golden brown and finished with chopped apple and maple syrup. | peteandgerrys.com
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time
Serving Yield 3 servings

A simple plate of French toast gets an unassuming (but surprisingly effective) upgrade: fresh chunks of Honeycrisp apple tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon. Perched atop soft slices of warm brioche, they'll bring a welcome crunch to every forkful of your breakfast.

By: Butter Be Ready

Ingredients

  • 6 slices brioche bread
  • 2 Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, roughly chopped
  • Maple syrup and confectioners' sugar for serving (optional)

Nutritional Information plus

Servings: 3

Amount Per Serving: Calories 540, Fat Cal. 260, Total Fat 29g (45% DV), Sat. Fat 13g (65% DV), Trans Fat 3.5g, Cholest. 240mg (80% DV), Sodium 370mg (15% DV), Total Carb. 56g (19% DV), Fiber 3g (12% DV), Sugars 16g, Protein 13g, Vitamin A (15% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV), Calcium (8% DV), Iron (4% DV), Vitamin D (10% DV). 

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

For more information about how we calculate our nutritional content and to read our nutritional disclaimer, please check out our Recipe Nutrition Facts blog post.

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow pie dish, whisk together eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine chopped apple, remaining brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. One at a time, dunk each slice of brioche bread into egg mixture, then place in skillet. Cook each slice until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 4

Divide French toast among three plates and top each with the apple mixture. Add maple syrup, a sprinkling of powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings before digging in.

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Cinnamon Apple French Toast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time
Serving Yield 3 servings

A simple plate of French toast gets an unassuming (but surprisingly effective) upgrade: fresh chunks of Honeycrisp apple tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon. Perched atop soft slices of warm brioche, they'll bring a welcome crunch to every forkful of your breakfast.

By: Butter Be Ready

Ingredients

  • 6 slices brioche bread
  • 2 Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, roughly chopped
  • Maple syrup and confectioners' sugar for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow pie dish, whisk together eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine chopped apple, remaining brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. One at a time, dunk each slice of brioche bread into egg mixture, then place in skillet. Cook each slice until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 4

Divide French toast among three plates and top each with the apple mixture. Add maple syrup, a sprinkling of powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings before digging in.