Vanilla French Toast With Peaches And Apple Butter

Name: Vanilla French Toast With Peaches And Apple Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vanilla Butter; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, divided; French Toast; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 teaspoons packed golden brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 lb loaf brioche bread or 1 lb egg bread, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 12 slices; 3/4 cup apple butter; 4 large peaches, halved, pitted, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices, divided; Toppings; warm pure maple syrup; powdered sugar, for sprinkling (optional); whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

Vanilla Butter
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, divided
French Toast
6 large eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons packed golden brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lb loaf brioche bread or 1 lb egg bread, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 12 slices
3/4 cup apple butter
4 large peaches, halved, pitted, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices, divided
Toppings
warm pure maple syrup
powdered sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

1
Vanilla Butter:.
2
Place butter and vanilla extract in small bowl. Scrape seeds from one vanilla bean piece. Whisk to blend. (Can be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
3
French Toast:.
4
Place eggs and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Scrape in seeds from remaining vanilla bean piece. Whisk batter to blend.
5
Place bread slices on work surface; spread with apple butter. Reserve 1/4 of peach slices for garnish. Arrange remaining peach slices over 6 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices, apple butter side down.
6
Melt 2 tablespoons vanilla butter in heavy large skillet. Transfer 3 sandwiches to skillet. Cook until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per slide. Transfer to plates. Repeat with remaining 3 sandwiches.
7
Spread thin layer of remaining vanilla butter over each sandwich; cut in half diagonally. Drizzle with warm maple syrup. Scatter reserved peach slices over; sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with whipped cream if desired.

1044

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vanilla Butter, 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, divided, and more.

Yes, Vanilla French Toast With Peaches And Apple Butter falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!