EATS: Caramelized Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

We just purchased one pound of gorgeous plump organic blueberries and decided to have an indulgent summer breakfast of Caramelized Cinnamon Sugar French Toast with a fresh blueberry compote. While this breakfast recipe requires a little more time and attention, breaking into the caramelized crunchy top before hitting the fluffy center of your French toast is a feast for the senses! You could serve and enjoy this cinnamon sugar French Toast with just blueberry compote, or if you want to add layers and texture to the taste drizzle some maple syrup over top as well.

Caramelized Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Ingredients (makes 4 servings)

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup milk (I used oat milk)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 Tablespoon white granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 4 slices thick cut pain de Mie (milk bread)

Caramelized Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Instructions

• Combine eggs, millk, salt, vanilla extract, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Place your bread slices in the batter to absorb as much of the liquid as possible.

• In a skillet melt 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter over medium high heat.

• Coat skillet with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.

• Place bread slices one at a time into the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes (get to caramelization). Add sugar and cinnamon to skillet and cook other side approximately 2 minutes.

• If your French toast is nicely caramelized on both sides but your center needs more time to cook, place in 350 degree oven until cooking is completed.

Blueberry Compote Ingredients

• 2 cups blueberries

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Blueberry Compote Instructions

• Combine all ingredients into a medium sauce pan.

• Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Blueberries will begin to break down into thick compote.