About
Cranberries offer the perfect balance to French Toast: French Toast is hearty and heavy with a uniquely light custardy taste. Cranberries are a light fruit with a strong, bright, tart flavor. Put together, Cranberry French Toast is a sweet breakfast with a balance of flavors that invoke sunny autumn mornings. Spiced and decadent, Cranberry French Toast feels like breakfast in bed from your own table!
Ingredients
- For the cranberry topping:
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the French toast:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 slices bread of choice, thick
Directions
Step 1 -Combine the cranberries, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove-top. Mix well and cover.
Step 2 -Let the cranberry mixture cook for about 15 minutes.
Step 3 -Take off the lid and stir well.
Step 4 -Let it cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 -Take the mixture off the heat and set aside.
Step 6 -Preheat a large cooking pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
Step 7 -In a wide and shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth.
Step 8 -Place the bread slices in the egg mixture, coating well on both sides.
Step 9 -Place the saturated bread in the greased cooking pan and cook for a few minutes on each side, until nicely golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 10 -Serve the french toast warm with the cranberry topping.
