French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Elevate your breakfast game with this indulgent French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup, a dish that combines perfectly golden, cinnamon-kissed slices of thick-cut bread with a luscious, homemade fruit syrup. This recipe is a delightful take on classic French toast, featuring a rich egg mixture infused with vanilla and a touch of spice for irresistible flavor. The real star, however, is the fresh strawberry syrup, made with ripe berries, a hint of lemon juice, and a touch of sugar for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet elegant breakfast is perfect for weekend brunch or a special occasion. Serve warm and watch this crowd-pleaser disappear before your eyes! Keywords: French toast recipe, homemade strawberry syrup, breakfast ideas, easy brunch recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-cut bread
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Prepare the strawberry syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped), granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Set the syrup aside and keep warm.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the surface evenly.
Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Let excess mixture drip back into the dish.
Place the coated bread slice onto the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Once all the French toast slices are cooked, serve warm with the freshly made strawberry syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.6 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 631 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1997 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1103 mg | 23% | |
*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.
