Description
Indulgent caramel apple French toast brings classic breakfast comfort with a luxurious twist. Warm spices, crisp apples, and rich caramel sauce create a delightful morning experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, transform butter into a golden pool over medium heat. Gently introduce sliced apples, allowing them to dance with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Coax the apples into a tender, caramelized state through periodic stirring, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Infuse the caramelized apples with a luxurious drizzle of caramel sauce, letting the mixture simmer and meld for an additional 1-2 minutes. Transfer the aromatic mixture to a waiting vessel.
- Create a velvety custard base by whisking eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a wide, shallow container until smooth and uniform.
- Warm a skillet or griddle, introducing a pat of butter to prevent sticking. Delicately immerse each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage on both surfaces.
- Carefully lay the saturated bread onto the heated surface, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown canvas of deliciousness. This process typically requires 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat the dipping and cooking process, replenishing butter as needed to maintain a perfect cooking environment.
- Artfully arrange the French toast on serving plates, generously crowning each slice with the caramelized apple mixture. For an extra touch of indulgence, cascade additional caramel sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately while warm, inviting diners to savor the harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Swap bread types to match dietary needs, like gluten-free, whole wheat, or brioche for different textures and flavors.
- Adjust sugar levels by using coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey for a lighter sweetness that complements the caramelized apples.
- Create a dairy-free version by using plant-based milk, vegan butter, and dairy-free caramel sauce to accommodate allergies or lifestyle choices.
- Enhance nutrition by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top for extra crunch and healthy fats that boost the dish’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg