Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin Pie French Toast served with a homemade Pumpkin Syrup. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the comfort of French toast.
Ingredients
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For the French toast:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or Texas toast)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- butter or oil, for cooking
For the pumpkin syrup:
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the French toast: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds per side.
- Cook the French toast: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Cook the soaked bread slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the pumpkin syrup: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the maple syrup, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth and heat until just warmed through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the French toast warm, drizzled with pumpkin syrup and topped with whipped cream or chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- You can use day-old bread for best results.
- Leftover pumpkin syrup can be stored in the fridge and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with syrup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
