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FRENCH TOAST WITH APPLE TOPPING

You can’t top this dish for breakfast or brunch. Warm apples and a hint of cinnamon make it a unique French toast.

—JANIS SCHARNOTT FONTANA, WI



START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS


1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter, divided

1 egg

1/4 cup 2% milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)

Maple syrup, optional

1. In a large skillet, saute apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in 1 tablespoon butter until apple is tender.

2. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk and vanilla. Dip both sides of each bread slice in egg mixture.

3. In a skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with apples and, if desired, maple syrup.