Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast
Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
For the Apple Pie Filling
- 2 red apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the French Toast Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly and Finishing
- 1 loaf of dense bread, such as challah, brioche, or a sturdy homemade loaf
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for frying
- as needed whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the apple pie filling: In a medium pan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced apples, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the cooked apple filling to a small bowl to cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the French toast batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare the bread: Carefully slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Gently hollow out the soft interior of each half, creating a cavity in both pieces, leaving a sturdy crust shell.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stuff the bread: Spoon the cooled apple pie filling into the hollowed-out center of one half of the bread. Place the second hollowed-out bread half on top, forming a 'sandwich'.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Dip the stuffed bread: Carefully submerge the entire stuffed bread loaf into the French toast batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated and soaked on all sides. Allow it to soak for about 30 seconds per side.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Fry the French toast: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, carefully place the battered, stuffed bread into the hot pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches if your pan is not large enough.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Coat with cinnamon sugar: While the French toast is still hot, transfer it to a plate where you have mixed 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Roll or toss the French toast to fully coat its exterior with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve: Slice the Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast into individual portions. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
For the Apple Pie Filling
- 2 red apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the French Toast Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly and Finishing
- 1 loaf of dense bread, such as challah, brioche, or a sturdy homemade loaf
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for frying
- as needed whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the apple pie filling: In a medium pan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced apples, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the cooked apple filling to a small bowl to cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the French toast batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare the bread: Carefully slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally. Gently hollow out the soft interior of each half, creating a cavity in both pieces, leaving a sturdy crust shell.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stuff the bread: Spoon the cooled apple pie filling into the hollowed-out center of one half of the bread. Place the second hollowed-out bread half on top, forming a 'sandwich'.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Dip the stuffed bread: Carefully submerge the entire stuffed bread loaf into the French toast batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated and soaked on all sides. Allow it to soak for about 30 seconds per side.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Fry the French toast: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and shimmering, carefully place the battered, stuffed bread into the hot pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches if your pan is not large enough.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Coat with cinnamon sugar: While the French toast is still hot, transfer it to a plate where you have mixed 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Roll or toss the French toast to fully coat its exterior with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve: Slice the Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast into individual portions. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min