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    Home » Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast » Caramel Apple French Toast

    Caramel Apple French Toast

    First Published: Sep 21, 2020 · Modified: Dec 16, 2021 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    This caramel apple French toast is likely to be the best French toast you've ever had. It features sliced apple rings on a bed of French toast flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with chopped pecans and a dreamy easy homemade caramel syrup. Heaven on earth!
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    Caramel apple French toast topped with chopped pecans on a white plate and fork. Caramel syrup in the background.
    Yes, it tastes as good as it looks. 😉

    Time to rise, shine and enjoy this delicious breakfast or brunch treat! The idea for this caramel apple French toast came from a recipe I had for a casserole version of the same. I thought it might taste even better made in the traditional way, with the caramel syrup poured on top. I thought right! I've obviously tried both and this version wins hands down. My husband agrees.

    You really can't lose with this one. Plus, you can enjoy the flavor of a caramel apple without the fear of breaking your teeth. I dare say this caramel apple French toast is even better than a caramel apple!

    This recipe is featured in our lineup of easy sweet breakfast recipes, holiday morning breakfast recipes, and quick and easy breakfast recipes. Check them out for more breakfast goodness!

    Table of Contents
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📋 Step-By-Step Instructions for French Toast (With Photos)
    • 📓 Instructions for Caramel Syrup
    • 🍞 Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    🥄 Equipment

    Our recommended equipment for this recipe is listed below (affiliate links). To prepare the egg mixture, you can use either a blender (recommended) or a glass bowl with an electric mixer. In addition, you can use either a griddle or a non-stick skillet.

    • Griddle
    • Blender
    • Electric mixer
    • Medium glass bowl
    • Medium non-stick skillet
    • Small baking dish
    • Medium saucepan

    🧾 Ingredients

    Caramel apple French toast ingredients

    French bread works great for this recipe. After purchase, you will want to let it sit for at least a day. Stale bread works best. If the bread is too fresh, it will soak up too much of the egg mixture and become soggy.

    I used agave syrup because that is what I had on hand and have heard about its health benefits, but as with many things that is debatable. You can also use light corn syrup. It doesn't take much - only two tablespoons. You just want to make sure you use a syrup that does not add flavor.

    French Toast

    • French bread, a bit stale is best. If you like sourdough, give this recipe for sourdough French toast a try and top it with apples, pecans, and this homemade caramel syrup, and if you want something a little more delicate and buttery, this brioche French toast is heavenly.
    • Large eggs
    • Milk
    • Vanilla extract
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Ground nutmeg
    • Butter
    • Light brown sugar
    • Fuji, gala or honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored, and sliced thin into rings
    • Chopped pecans

    Caramel Syrup

    • butter
    • brown sugar
    • agave syrup

    📋 Step-By-Step Instructions for French Toast (With Photos)

    Step 1. Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg to a blender and blend for about 1 minute or until mixture is frothy. Alternatively, you can add ingredients to a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer. We recommend the blender method because it's less messy.

    Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish and set aside.

    Egg mixture ingredients in a blender
    A blender works great for this recipe.
    Frothy egg mixture in a blender.
    Blend until frothy.

    Step 2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a griddle or medium skillet set to medium heat. Then, dip both sides of each slice of bread into egg mixture.

    One slice of French bread being placed in a baking dish containing the egg mixture.
    A shallow baking dish is all you need. Make sure to dip both sides of bread but don't let it sit in the mixture for too long.

    Step 3. Place bread on griddle and cook for about 5 minutes.

    While bread is cooking, sprinkle one tablespoon of brown sugar on each slice of bread.

    Step 4. Add an apple ring to each slice of bread. Press apple ring into the bread with spatula.

    Two slices of French toast cooking on a griddle. Brown sugar is being sprinkled on one of the slices.
    Sprinkle with brown sugar
    Two slices of French toast cooking on a griddle. A sliced apple ring is being placed on top of one of the slices.
    Add an apple ring to each slice of bread

    Step 5. Turn bread and cook on the other side for about 5 minutes or until well-browned and brown sugar is melted.

    Occasionally, gently press down on each slice of bread with spatula to help sugar reach the hot surface of the griddle. This will help caramelize the sugar.

    Remove the French toast to a plate, tent with aluminum foil to keep warm, and set aside. Repeat steps 1-5 with two remaining slices of bread.

    Two slices of caramel apple French toast cooking on a griddle
    Bread is ready to flip when it is golden brown
    Two slices of caramel apple French toast cooking on a griddle. A spatula is pushing one of the slices down into the griddle.
    If your apple rings are thick, you may need to occasionally press down on the bread slices to help it to make contact with the hot griddle surface

    📓 Instructions for Caramel Syrup

    Step 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and agave syrup. Stir constantly until boiling. Lower heat and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful to not overcook. It can burn easily.

    Caramel syrup cooking in a saucepan with spoon
    To prevent burning, stir caramel syrup constantly while cooking.

    Step 2. Carefully pour the syrup into a glass carafe with a pour spout. Serve while hot. The caramel sets fast so you want to work quickly.

    Divide French toast among individual plates. Sprinkle with pecans and pour hot caramel syrup over the top.

    Caramel apple French toast topped with apple rings and chopped pecans on a white plate with fork. Caramel syrup is being poured over the top.

    💡 Next time try this caramel sauce on our delicious apple breakfast bake!

    🍞 Related Recipes

    French Toast Recipes

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      Deep Fried French Toast
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      Pineapple French Toast
    • Stuffed French toast topped with sliced strawberries and bananas on a blue plate
      Strawberry Banana French Toast
    • Stack of brioche French toast topped with sliced bananas and raspberries on a white plate with a fork.
      Brioche Perdu (Brioche French Toast)

    Apple Recipes

    If you love apples, you will love these!

    • Overhead view of apple breakfast bake with a slice cut out in a cast iron skillet and a slice of whipped cream topped apple bake on a white plate
      Apple Breakfast Bake
    • Apple syrup in a glass pitcher with spoon
      Apple Pancake Syrup
    • Apple pecan cheesecake on a white plate with apple slices.
      Apple Pecan Cheesecake
    • Overhead view of apple compote in a white bowl with a spoon
      Apple Compote

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    Recipe

    Caramel apple French toast with caramel syrup siting on a white plate

    Caramel Apple French Toast

    This caramel apple French toast is likely to be the best French toast you've ever had. It features sliced apple rings on a bed of French toast flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with chopped pecans and a dreamy easy homemade caramel syrup. Heaven on earth!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: easy, quick, sweet
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 650kcal
    Author: Heavenly Home Cooking
    Cost: $.50/serving

    Equipment

    • Griddle
    • Blender
    • Electric mixer
    • Medium bowl
    • Medium non-stick skillet
    • Small baking dish
    • Medium saucepan

    Ingredients

    French Toast

    • 4 slices French bread A bit stale is best
    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 1 Fuji, gala or honeycrisp apple peeled, cored, and sliced thin into rings
    • ¼ cup pecans chopped

    Caramel Syrup

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    French Toast

    • Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg to a blender and blend for about 1 minute or until mixture is frothy. Alternatively, you can add ingredients to a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer. Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish and set aside.
    • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a griddle or medium skillet set to medium heat.
      Dip both sides of each slice of bread into egg mixture.
    • Place bread on griddle and cook for about 5 minutes.
      While bread is cooking, sprinkle one tablespoon of brown sugar on each slice of bread.
    • Add an apple ring to each slice of bread. Press apple ring into the bread with spatula.
    • Turn bread and cook on the other side for about 5 minutes or until well-browned and brown sugar is melted. Occasionally, gently press down on each slice of bread with spatula to help sugar reach the hot surface of the griddle. This will help caramelize the sugar.
      Remove to a plate, tent with aluminum foil to keep warm, and set aside.

    Caramel Syrup

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and agave syrup. Stir constantly until boiling. Lower heat and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful to not overcook. It can burn easily.
    • Carefully pour the syrup into a glass carafe with a pour spout. Serve while hot.
      Divide French toast among individual plates. Sprinkle with pecans and pour hot caramel syrup over the top.

    Notes

    Serving is for one slice of French toast with caramel syrup.
    Be careful when cooking the caramel sauce. It can burn easily, so keep a close eye on it and stir constantly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg
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