Caramel Apple French

Ingredients

For The Apple Topping

• 1 4 oz (250 g) stick of butter; divided
• 4 apples; peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons apple pie spice.
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For The French Toast

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4-6 slices of bread

Instructions

For The Caramel Apple Topping

1. Melt the stick of butter (minus 2 Tablespoons) in a skillet.
2. Add the apples, brown sugar, apple pie spices to the pan and stir well to coat the apples.
3. Cook the apple mixture 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the brown sugar has dissolved and the apples have taken on a deep caramelized brown colour, stir in the cream.
5. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then immediately reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the liquid has thickened into a thin creamy caramel. Remove from heat and set aside.

For The French Toast

1. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in another skillet over medium heat
2. Whisk the eggs, cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl.
3. Dip one slice of bread in the egg mixture, then turn to coat the other side.
4. Immediately lay it in the buttered skillet and cook until golden. Flip it over, then cook the other side.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with remaining bread slices.
6. Serve 2-3 slices on each plate. Top with caramel apple topping and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Add whipped cream or ice cream if desired.