Description
This Fast French Toast with Cinnamon Apples recipe offers a quick and delicious breakfast treat, featuring crispy golden French toast perfectly topped with warm, cinnamon-spiced apple slices simmered in a buttery syrup. Ideal for a cozy morning, it combines simple pantry ingredients to create a flavorful and comforting dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Apple Cinnamon Topping
- 2 small red apples (or 1 large red apple)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp water
French Toast
- 4 slices white bread (preferably slightly stale)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the syrup base: Put the sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium-high heat to begin melting and combining the flavors.
- Slice the apples: While the syrup base heats, cut the apples into 1/4 inch (7 mm) thick wedges, leaving the skin on for texture and nutrients.
- Add apples and water: Add the apple slices and water to the saucepan, even if the butter and sugar mixture hasn’t fully melted yet; this helps create the syrup.
- Simmer the apples: Stir gently occasionally and let the mixture simmer until the apples soften slightly and the syrup thickens to a maple syrup consistency. Then remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix the egg batter: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, and salt until well combined, forming the coating mixture for the bread.
- Heat the pan: Melt half of the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. If your pan comfortably fits all four slices, you may melt all the butter at once.
- Coat the bread: Submerge each slice of bread into the egg mixture briefly, allowing excess to drip off to avoid over-soaking. The bread should just be coated, not saturated.
- Cook the French toast: Place each coated bread slice into the hot pan and cook until golden brown on each side, about 1 and 1/2 minutes per side.
- Serve: Plate the French toast slices and generously spoon the warm cinnamon apple mixture and syrup on top. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using slightly stale bread helps the egg mixture adhere better without making the toast soggy.
- Adjust the cinnamon quantity to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder spice flavor.
- You can substitute the white bread with whole wheat or brioche for different textures and flavors.
- If you want to prep ahead, keep the apple topping warm on low heat while cooking the French toast.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and vegan butter alternatives.
