Caramel Apple French Toast
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast decadence with this Caramel Apple French Toast recipe, a delightfully sweet and comforting twist on a classic favorite. Thick slices of challah or brioche are soaked in a rich egg custard infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then cooked to golden perfection. The star of the show is the luscious topping: tender, caramelized apples coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze that pairs beautifully with a drizzle of silky caramel sauce. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a special holiday morning, this dish is sure to impress with its balance of sweet, spiced flavors and its luxurious presentation. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance, and serve warm for a breakfast that feels like dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Challah bread (or brioche)
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fully combined. Set aside.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Dip a slice of challah bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for 5-10 seconds on each side. Place the bread slice into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat this process with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as necessary. Keep the cooked French toast warm in a low-temperature oven while preparing the topping.
In a separate skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to coat the apples evenly and cook for 8-10 minutes until the apples soften and the sugar forms a caramel-like syrup.
To serve, plate 2 slices of French toast per serving. Top with the caramelized apple mixture, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle powdered sugar on top if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting, sweet breakfast dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.4 g | 277% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1088 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 2517 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.2 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1502 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
