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Apple Cinnamon French Toast

This Apple Cinnamon French Toast is the ultimate cozy breakfast—warm cinnamon apples simmered into a glossy syrup poured over crisp, golden toast. It’s a quick, comforting, fall-inspired dish that brings bakery-style flavor to your kitchen in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Apples
  • 1 large red apple or 2 small; sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons water helps create the syrup
For the French Toast
  • 4 slices white bread slightly stale works best
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk any type
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Combine the sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Let the mixture begin melting while preparing the apples.
  2. Slice the apple into even ¼-inch wedges, leaving the skin on for color and shape retention.
  3. Add the sliced apples and water to the saucepan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the syrup thickens to a glossy, pourable consistency. Remove from heat.
  4. Whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and salt together in a shallow bowl to create the French toast coating.
  5. Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip each bread slice quickly into the egg mixture, coating both sides without soaking. Cook for about 1½ minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  6. Serve the French toast warm, spooning the cinnamon apples and syrup generously over the top.

Notes

Add a splash of vanilla or nutmeg for extra warmth. Use slightly stale bread for the best absorption. If the syrup thickens too much, stir in a teaspoon of water. Apples can be made ahead up to 48 hours.