Stuffed French Toast With Sautéed Apples And Apple Cider Syrup
Rich and delicious, this hearty breakfast will sustain you on a cold fall morning when your list of chores includes raking the leaves and stacking firewood. Admiral Farragut Inn, Newport, Rhode Island
Rich and delicious, this hearty breakfast will sustain you on a cold fall morning when your list of chores includes raking the leaves and stacking firewood. Admiral Farragut Inn, Newport, Rhode Island
Yield:
Serves 4.Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, unsliced
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sautéed Apples (recipe follows)
Admiral Farragut Inn Apple Cider Syrup (recipe follows)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla until fluffy. Stir in the nuts and set aside.
Cut the bread into eight 2-inch slices and cut a pocket in each (sideways through upper crust). Fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, then set aside while preparing the batter.
In a second medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs, cream, nutmeg, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Dip both sides of the bread in the egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling.
Cook on a lightly greased griddle until golden brown on both sides. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 20 minutes. Place 2 slices each on 4 plates and top each with 2 tablespoons Sauteed Apples. Serve warm with Admiral Farragut Inn Apple Cider Syrup.
Sautéed Apples
Ingredients
4 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
1 ounce rum
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Instructions
Combine the apples, rum, orange juice, butter, and brown sugar in a large skillet and saute gently over medium heat until the apples are tender, stirring frequently.
Admiral Farragut Inn Apple Cider Syrup
Ingredients
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups apple cider or apple juice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice, and nutmeg. Slowly add the cider or juice. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
