French Toast
Genevieve Ko
1581 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
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10 minutes
French Toast With Cinnamon Plums
- Total Time
- 25 Minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:4 to 6 servings
- 2cups cranberry juice
- 1cup sugar
- 1cinnamon stick
- 2pounds plums, halved and pitted
- 2large eggs
- ¼cup milk
- ½teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1tablespoon sugar
- 2tablespoons butter
- 6half-inch slices brioche
For the Plums
For the French Toast
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
433 calories; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 84 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 62 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 183 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
In a wide saucepan, combine cranberry juice and 1 cup sugar. Place over low heat, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add cinnamon stick, and raise heat to bring to a boil; boil for about 2 minutes.
- Step 2
Add plums, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until plums are tender but not disintegrating, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside. (Plums may be served warm or at room temperature; reheat if desired.)
- Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat, and add 1 tablespoon of butter, spreading it in the pan. Dip three slices of brioche in the egg mixture, so they absorb the liquid but don't fall to pieces. Place in skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining three slices brioche.
- Step 4
Place a portion of French toast on each plate with a serving of plum halves and their syrup.
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Megan
This was SO good. I made the french toast with cinnamon chip bread; the plums were so delicious. I put some over some vanilla ice cream the next day. It was also very easy to make. I would reduce the amount of cranberry juice next time so the syrup isn't quite as runny.
Eammon Síočáin
Most excellent!
I used 1 tsp of Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract in place of sugar and it was scrumptious!
Hetta
Made this with unsweetened cranberry juice and red plums that were firm and not very ripe so my compote was tart, which is fine by me. The plums fell apart while resting in the warm syrup. Next time I will remove the plums after cooking for the 10 minutes and serve them on the side. I added 1 star anise along with the cinnamon stick. Delicious way to use unripe plums and will refrigerate and use for smoothies, cocktails, or in other NYT plum recipes - surprisingly more than I anticipated.
MH
This is the perfect French toast egg wash recipe. I use it for all French toast now and with whichever toppings.
Betsy
This is maybe a dumb question, but unsweetened cranberry juice is hard to find; is that what’s best to use in this recipe? It’s awfully tart, but I imagine the cranberry juice cocktails would be too sweet with a cup of sugar added.
Cherri
Really yummy! Added some vanilla extract, cardamom, and nutmeg to the French toast mixture. I only had a couple plums, so I sliced them into wedges and softened on the same pan as the French toast (so it could pick up the leftover flavors and butter) with a little sugar, cinnamon, and cranberry juice. Delicious!
A Cook
This was excellent and so easy. I didn’t make the plums, but the French toast directions were a lot easier to execute than the amandine French toast (which I love) on this site.
Bex
The cranberry plum syrup is absolutely wonderful in drinks as well--used in place of simple syrup for a Tom Collins.
amanda
Made only the sauce and used Alton Brown’s French toast recipe. I didn’t have cranberry juice so substituted orange juice and halved the sugar. No cinnamon stick but gave it a dusting of cinnamon power. The plums were just short of a pound so I used peaches as well. This was delicious and I didn’t need to go to the store!
JW
Does this call for already sweetened or unsweetened cranberry juice?
jalevine
I found the plums held up better roasting them instead of stewing. Casserole dish at 350 just until the juice started to boil. About 1/2 hour. Sugar level is off the charts; I just gave each half a good sprinkle. OJ works as well if not better than cran juice. Cinnamon stick was spot on. Husband loved the plums with vanilla ice cream as well!
Lauren S
It was lovely! But I couldn't quite get the ground cinnamon to mix well in the milk. Also, there was extra syrup; how long will it keep in the fridge?
Amarrah
Absolutely wonderful classic with an elegant adage, my family loves it! I've also tried it with different fruit and it was just as delicious.
Eammon Síočáin
Most excellent!
I used 1 tsp of Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract in place of sugar and it was scrumptious!
Megan
This was SO good. I made the french toast with cinnamon chip bread; the plums were so delicious. I put some over some vanilla ice cream the next day. It was also very easy to make. I would reduce the amount of cranberry juice next time so the syrup isn't quite as runny.
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