Cinnamon Apple French Toast Recipe

A simple plate of French toast gets an unassuming (but surprisingly effective) upgrade: fresh chunks of Honeycrisp apple tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon. Perched atop soft slices of warm brioche, they'll bring a welcome crunch to every forkful of your breakfast.

Directions

1. In a shallow pie dish, whisk together eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2. In a small bowl, combine chopped apple, remaining brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. One at a time, dunk each slice of brioche bread into egg mixture, then place in skillet. Cook each slice until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
4. Divide French toast among three plates and top each with the apple mixture. Add maple syrup, a sprinkling of powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings before digging in.