Griddled French Toast with Caramelized Apples
Griddled French Toast with Caramelized Apples is a quick and satisfying twist on a breakfast classic. Thick bread slices soak up a sweet, vanilla-tinged egg mixture, then cook on a hot griddle until golden brown and lightly crisp. Meanwhile, apples caramelize in butter, sugar, and cinnamon to form a syrupy fruit topping. Once piled on each slice, the soft, spiced apples create a sweet contrast to the toasted exterior—turning any meal into a cozy, café-style experience right in your kitchen.
Equipment
- Griddle
- Shallow bowl/pan
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- prep bowls
Ingredients
- 5 slices bread
- ¾ C milk
- 2 T heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 3 T brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 T butter
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- ¼ C maple syrup
- Raspberries to garnish
- Whipped cream & powdered sugar to garnish
Instructions
Procedure:
- Preheat the griddle to 350 degrees. Once the griddle is hot, add half of the butter. Add the apples and season with half the cinnamon and two tablespoons of brown sugar. Once the apples become tender, pour the maple syrup with half of the vanilla extract. Let that cook until the liquids begin to evaporate, stirring as needed. Once the apples are completely soft and the maple syrup has caramelized, remove the apples and clean the griddle.
- Add the remaining cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar to a bowl with milk, heavy cream, eggs, and a pinch of salt. Take a slice of bread and dip it into the mixture until well coated, then place the bread on a baking sheet to transfer to the griddle. Repeat this process with the remaining pieces of bread.
- Add the remaining butter to the griddle. Once melted, place the coated slices of bread on the griddle and cook just long enough for them to brown on each side. Remove the French toast from the griddle.
To Finish:
- Garnish the French toast with caramelized apples, raspberries, maple syrup, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Serve & enjoy!