Ingredients
Pumpkin spice has become one of the most popular flavors of autumn in the last decade or so. Some might even call it an obsession. Whether it’s pumpkin spiced flavored coffee, tea or cake, pumpkin spice rules the fall season. Pumpkin spice is composed of the following spices:
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
All together these spices create a blend that, added to just about anything, make for a warmer, more flavorful experience. Have I sold you on it just yet?
How to Make Pumpkin French Toast
A bit of pumpkin puree is added to beaten eggs and spiced up with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to make the most decadent custard to drench bread in ever.
Fry this pumpkin French toast in a bit of butter and to make the edges super crisp while the inside stays tender and doughy. Try it and see for yourself. Your favorite fall breakfast is here to stay.
Tips on how to make perfect french toast
French toast has always been a fairly simple recipe that we whip up on Sunday mornings or alongside mimosas for the perfect brunch with our girlfriends. But as always, there are plenty of mistakes that can be made. Believe me, Iāve made them all.
So here are a few tips to guarantee that perfect crispy-edged, pillowy soft inside and perfectly spiced french toast of your dreams.
Tip #1: Use the right bread and slice it properly
Start your French toast off with a too-thin slice and youāre just asking for disaster. The bread needs some heft to hold up to your liquids, or else itāll start to fall apart before it even gets to the pan. So cut your own bread slices, making sure each piece is Ā½ā to 1ā thick.
Be sure to let your bread sit for a day or two before using it. Stale bread creates a sturdier base that makes for that crisp exterior.
If youāre in a pinch dry your slices in a 275 degree F oven for 10 minutes before giving them their first dip.
Tip #2: Donāt be afraid to use a bit of oil
Butter has quite the low burn point which means that if youāre looking for that extra crispy, golden brown experience you might burn your bread before you even get the chance.
Swap out half your butter for a neutral vegetable oil and your french toast will be wonderfully tender in the middle while maintaining a crisp exterior.
If youād rather stick to butter than be sure to cook at a low heat. Low and slow wins the race folks!
Additional Pumpkin Recipes to Try
French Toast Recipes
Spiced Pumpkin French Toast
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Stale Challah bread sliced
- Butter for skillet
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, pumpkin, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth.
- Carefully dip one side of each slice of bread into egg mixture letting it soak into the bread for a few seconds then repeat on the other side. Set aside each slice.
- Heat butter in a skillet until melted and starting to bubble.
- Add each slice of bread to the skillet and saute’ in butter until golden brown. Repeat on other side then remove and set aside. (Tip: I like to turn the oven on to 225 and add the french toast to a baking sheet to keep it warm until all slices are done).
- Repeat with all slices then serve.
- Serve hot with butter and syrup if desired.
Notes
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Jennie @onesweetmess says
I’ve been going absolutely crazy with pumpkin lately. It has been all pumpkin everything. Girl, this French toast is definitely going to make an appearance this weekend. Pinned.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Oh yeah! Thanks hon!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
This is what my french toast dreams are made of!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Oh yeah girlfriend!
Claudia | The Brick Kitchen says
Such a good idea to add pumpkin to the french toast dipping batter! And that maple syrup and butter on top just looks heavenly – french toast is seriously the best sweet breakfast! <3
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thank you so much!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
Literally so stoked for fall because of all the pumpkin things!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Woot woot Fall is here!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
The golden crust on that French toast is UNreal — I am a total breakfast fanatic. Love this!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
YES!!!!
DessertForTwo says
Good morning to me! And you! and all the pumpkin boos! Love this! š
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
All my pumpkin boos! Stand up!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Sounds wonderful Jocelyn! The perfect fall breakfast treat!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Thank you so much!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This french toast is the brunch of my dreams š I’m having Saturday cravings on a Monday! Pinning!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This french toast is the toast of my dreams as well girlfriend!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I think it’s time I step up my french toast game. This spiced pumpkin version sounds phenomenal.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
You totally need to get your french toast game up to par haha.
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
I don’t make French toast very often, so when I do, it needs to be epic. Love that this is a spiced pumpkin version. I must try it soon!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
Hooray yes try it out and let me know what you think!