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Golden Caramelized Apple French Toast

Warm, buttery, and kissed with sweet caramelized apples, this French toast is the ultimate cozy breakfast indulgence. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or when you want to treat yourself to something extra special without too much fuss.
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • For the French Toast:
  • 6 slices of thick-cut bread brioche, challah, or sourdough work best
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk whole, almond, or oat milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg optional, for extra warmth
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp butter for cooking
  • For the Caramelized Apples:
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar for a lighter option
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional, for extra sweetness
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Whipped cream powdered sugar, extra maple syrup, chopped pecans, or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the custard:
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fragrant.
  • Soak the bread:
  • Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10–15 seconds per side. The bread should absorb the liquid but not fall apart.
  • Cook the French toast:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown with slightly crisp edges. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Caramelize the apples:
  • In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until the apples become tender, glossy, and caramel-like. Stir in maple syrup for extra shine and depth of flavor.
  • Assemble and serve:
  • Layer warm French toast slices on a plate, spoon caramelized apples generously over the top, and finish with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately while everything is warm and fragrant.
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