French Toast with Caramelized Apples
A delicious and easy breakfast inspired by a Parisian morning! Sweet French toast with cinnamon and apples is perfect for any occasion, whether served for breakfast or as a dessert with coffee. Slightly stale bread gets a delicious second life, while cinnamon and caramel fill the kitchen with a wonderfully cozy aroma.
Updated : 24 August, 2026
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
Apples
2 tablespoon
Water
2 tablespoon
Sugar
3
Apple
25 grams
Butter
Toast
750 grams
Loaf
3
Chicken eggs
1 teaspoon
Cinnamon
5 tablespoon
Milk
1 teaspoon
Sugar
Frying
25 grams
Butter
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the required ingredients. Take the milk out of the refrigerator in advance so it reaches room temperature, or warm it slightly in the microwave. Slightly stale bread works best, as fresh bread may become soggy too quickly in the egg mixture.
Step 2
Rinse and dry the apples. Remove the cores and cut the apples into cubes.
Step 3
Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the sugar evenly over the pan. Allow it to melt and turn a caramel color without stirring, as stirring may cause it to crystallize.
Step 4
Once the sugar has melted, add the chopped apples. Increase the heat to medium and lightly fry them, stirring with a spoon or spatula.
Step 5
Add the butter and pour in the water.
Step 6
Stir everything together, cover the pan and simmer the apples in the caramel for 2–3 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the apples to cool slightly.
Step 7
Crack the eggs into a suitable bowl.
Step 8
Add the sugar and cinnamon, then mix.
Step 9
Pour in the room-temperature milk.
Step 10
Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly.
Step 11
Slice the bread. Do not cut it too thinly, or it will quickly become soggy in the egg mixture.
Step 12
Heat a frying pan. Add the vegetable oil and butter.
Step 13
Dip a couple of bread slices into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Do not soak the bread in advance, as it may become too soft.
Step 14
Place the coated bread slices in the frying pan.
Step 15
Cook the bread for 1–2 minutes on each side, then transfer it to a plate. Cook the remaining slices in the same way.
Step 16
Divide the prepared French toast among serving plates.
Step 17
Top with the caramelized apples and drizzle with your favorite syrup, if desired. Serve immediately.
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