Apple Pecan French Toast

With sautéed apples and buttery rich pecans, this French toast is as comforting as apple pie.

Preparation time 25 min
Total Time 50 min
Servings 4 Servings
POM® Ultra-Soft™ Sandwich White Bread

MADE WITH

POM® Ultra-Soft™ Sandwich White Bread

Ingredients

  • 8 slices POM® Ultra-Soft™ Sandwich White Bread
  • 1 cup (250 mL) milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 2 apples, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla

Directions

  1. In large heavy-bottomed skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook apples, brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or apples are tender. Stir in pecans and vanilla.
  2. Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar and cinnamon in shallow bowl or dish.
  3. Melt one-quarter of the butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
  4. Dip bread slices into egg mixture; cook, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown, adding remaining butter as necessary.
  5. Cut French toast diagonally into triangles.
  6. For each serving, arrange 4 pieces of French toast on a plate.
  7. Top with some Apple Pecan Topping.

Tips: For even more decadent French toast, serve with warmed maple syrup and sweetened whipped cream.
Alternatively, serve French toast as dessert or a snack anytime.