Description
Homemade caramel apple French toast delivers a luxurious breakfast experience with layers of rich flavor. Crisp apples and sweet caramel create a memorable morning treat you will savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bread (brioche or challah, thick)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Apples: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir periodically until apples become tender and golden, about 8-10 minutes. Drizzle caramel sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes, then set aside.
- Prepare Custard: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow dish until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Cook French Toast: Heat skillet or griddle, adding butter to prevent sticking. Dip bread slices completely in egg mixture, coating both sides. Place on heated surface and cook until each side turns a rich golden-brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer cooked toast to serving plates. Lavishly top each slice with the caramelized apple mixture. For additional decadence, pour extra caramel sauce over the top. Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing the flavors to meld and entice.
Notes
- Slice Apples Precisely: Cut apples uniformly to ensure even caramelization and consistent cooking texture throughout the dish.
- Control Heat Carefully: Maintain medium heat when caramelizing apples to prevent burning while developing rich, deep flavors without scorching.
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah that can absorb custard without falling apart during cooking.
- Prevent Soggy Edges: Quickly dip bread in egg mixture, avoiding over-soaking which can create mushy French toast with compromised structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg