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French Toast with Apple Topping

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023
For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and a hint of cinnamon make this French toast extra special.
French Toast with Apple Topping
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • Maple syrup, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture.
  3. In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with apple mixture and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 272 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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