Cinnamon–spiced French Toast With Maple Apples

Treat yourself to a hearty French toast breakfast this weekend.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  apples, peeled
• 1  squeeze lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup  almond milk (Almond Fresh)
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6  slices  italian  brioche bread or 6  slices  sourdough bread
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon icing sugar

Directions

1. Core and cut apples into wedges. Place in medium saucepan with lemon juice and 1/2 cup (125 mL) water. Cover and gently simmer to soften (2–3 minutes). Drain.
2. Toss with maple syrup and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. Whisk eggs, Almond Fresh, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl.
4. Soak each slice of bread, turning to soak both sides.
5. Melt butter in non–stick fry pan. When bubbling, add soaked bread in batches. Turn part way through until golden brown on both sides. Keep warm.
6. Divide among 4 plates, drizzle with apple–syrup mixture, sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.