French Toast with Maple-Apple Compote

Name: French Toast with Maple-Apple Compote
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 pieces toast and about 1/3 cup compote)
Ingredients: Compote:; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cups sliced peeled Pink Lady apples (about 1 1/2 pounds); ¼ cup maple syrup; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; French toast:; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 12 (1-ounce) slices challah bread; 4 teaspoons butter; Powdered sugar (optional)

14 Ratings
13 Reviews

Sweet Pink Lady apples hold up well to being sautéed for the compote. Liberty, Fuji, or Jonagold apples would also work. Substitute Hawaiian bread if challah isn't available.

By Kathy Farrell-Kingsley

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2010

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Credit: Gentyl & Hyers; Styling: Kendra Smoot

Recipe Summary

Yield:

6 servings (serving size: 2 pieces toast and about 1/3 cup compote)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°. Place wire rack on a baking sheet and place in oven.

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Step 2
To prepare compote, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan. Add apples to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Keep warm.
Step 3
To prepare French toast, combine granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk, vanilla, salt, and eggs; whisk until well blended. Working with 1 bread slice at a time, place bread slice into milk mixture, turning gently to coat both sides.
Step 4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add 3 coated bread slices; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place on rack in oven to keep warm. Repeat procedure three times with cooking spray, remaining 3 teaspoons butter, and remaining 9 coated bread slices. Serve French toast with compote. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

370 calories; fat 12.1g; saturated fat 5.3g; mono fat 4g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 11.3g; carbohydrates 55.3g; fiber 2.9g; cholesterol 185mg; iron 2.7mg; sodium 427mg; calcium 146mg.

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seaside725

02/16/2017

Yummy! This was easy, very tasty and loved by my entire family. I also did not need to put on the oven. They were eating them as fast as I could make them. I used Hawaiian bread and Gala apples. I would like to try it with peaches next time I make it.

CoffeeQueen

10/07/2016

This recipe was delicious. In my small town I could not find challah or Hawaiian bread so I used French bread. My kids want me to make it again soon and my husband said it was the best French toast he has ever had, better than what you get in a nice cafe!

daneanp

09/21/2014

Delicious. We used the Hawaiian bread. I also didn't bother heating up the oven. I made the compote in a large saucepan - adding a few minutes to the cooking time, then made the bread to order as DH and DD wandered into the kitchen for Sunday breakfast. Everyone loved it.

michellefries

07/26/2014

Really great flavors. We used peaches instead of apples because it is July and peaches are everywhere. Served with Prosecco. Will make again will try with persimmons in the fall, yum!

LindaThiel

08/19/2012

Got an absolutely delicious from my husband this morning. Can't wait to try it on my grandchildren. The apples were just right I did sprinkle cinnammon on it rather than powdered sugar. By chopping up the bread and mixing with the apples it would make a great bread pudding. Keep these great recipes coming.

charoulli

11/26/2011

I started the apples, meanwhile I did the egg mixture, and started with the French Toast before the apples were completely finished. That way everything was done at the same time without turning the oven on (saving energy). It tasted very good, we will make again!

icancookthat

10/10/2011

Wow. I loved the flavors of this dish, and it's easy to make too! To check out my post with slight changes to the recipe, please visit: http://www.icancookthat.org/2011/10/french-toast-with-maple-apple-compote.html

BiteSize

01/20/2011

Very good and fairly easy to make.

JIMMIC

12/17/2010

A great alternative to regular French Toast. Easy to make. We found the serving size to be correct. We skipped the powdered sugar.

karen0920

10/03/2010

My family LOVED this recipe! I used Gala apples and they worked fine. I got the egg mixture ready, then got the apples mostly done before I started the toast. The apples were nice and soft by the time I was done. Didn't have powdered sugar; didn't need it. We will definitely make this again.

abitw2010

10/02/2010

Easy to make. Used Fuji apples - good taste. will make again.

CookinMcGuires

10/02/2010

I made this for breakfast today. It was really easy, and fast. My husband and 18month old both loved it. I used homemade bread instead of the challah, so I let it soak a little longer. The apple compote was fantastic...I used McIntosh apples which worked fine. Definitely will make it again.

FrankPaul

09/25/2010

Delicious recipe! Made this with the Hawaiian bread & it turned out great. We started making the french toast right after we made the compote. For the first few pieces, the apple was a little tough. But by the time we made the last few pieces, the apple was perfectly softened and so yummy with the maple syrup. So when I make this again, I will let the compote sit for a little while. The powdered sugar was a great addition, be sure to desire it if you make this!

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