Apple Pie French Toast Cups

Name: Apple Pie French Toast Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk (or half-and-half); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch salt; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 6 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread — crusts trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 medium apples, peeled and diced small — Honeycrisp or Gala; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp brown sugar; To taste maple syrup and whipped cream, for serving — optional

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Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 min6 servings0 forks

Crispy-edged, custardy-centered French toast cups stuffed with cinnamon-spiced apples — like apple pie and breakfast had a delicious baby.

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk (or half-and-half)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
6 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread — crusts trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium apples, peeled and diced small — Honeycrisp or Gala
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
To taste maple syrup and whipped cream, for serving — optional

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter a 6-cup muffin tin.
2Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples and brown sugar; cook 4–5 minutes, stirring, until softened and lightly caramelized. Set aside.
3In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar until smooth.
4Add the bread cubes to the custard and toss to coat. Let soak for 2 minutes.
5Fill each muffin cup halfway with soaked bread, spoon some caramelized apples into each cup, then top with the remaining bread. Drizzle any leftover custard over the tops.
6Bake 18–20 minutes, until puffed and golden on top.
7Cool 5 minutes in the tin, then run a knife around the edges and lift the cups out. Serve warm with maple syrup and whipped cream.

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