Description
A deliciously elevated French toast featuring sweet maple syrup and tender caramelized pears, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or sourdough)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 fresh pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, soaking for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread slices onto the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the pears: In a separate skillet, add the remaining butter and sliced pears. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Serve it up: Stack French toast on plates, top with caramelized pears, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use whole grain or gluten-free bread. You can substitute eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, maple, pears, brunch