Vanilla-Maple French Toast with Warm Berry Preserves

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Vanilla-Maple French Toast with Warm Berry Preserves
45 min.
6
370kcal

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Start your day on a delightful note with our Vanilla-Maple French Toast with Warm Berry Preserves! This dish is more than just breakfast; it's a warm, comforting embrace in the form of golden-brown French toast topped with a luscious berry preserve. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special brunch gatherings, this vegetarian recipe serves six people and is bound to bring smiles to the table.

Imagine biting into thick slices of rich French bread, each soaking up a custard-like mixture of eggs, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla, all brought together by the natural sweetness of maple syrup. The preparation is easy, allowing you to soak the bread overnight for maximum flavor and texture. When morning comes, simply pop it on a hot griddle, and before you know it, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly cooked French toast.

And let’s not forget about the Warm Berry Preserves! This vibrant topping elevates the dish, adding a burst of freshness and just the right amount of tartness to complement the sweetness of the syrup. It’s an experience that offers not just great taste but also beautiful colors on your plate. Whether it's a cozy family breakfast or an inviting brunch with friends, this Vanilla-Maple French Toast is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • servings warm berry preserves 
  • 12.8 inch thick bread french
  • 0.3 cup butter melted ()
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • servings warm maple syrup 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 
  • 2.3 cups milk whole 2% reduced-fat ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in milk.
  2. Add 1/3 cup maple syrup, sugar, vanilla, and salt; whisk to blend. Divide custard between two 13x9x2-inch glass baking dishes. Arrange bread in single layer in dishes.
  3. Let soak 10 minutes. Turn over, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Heat large griddle or heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brush griddle with some butter.
  5. Add soaked bread; cook until brown on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn French toast over; cook until bottoms are brown, about 4 minutes.
  6. Transfer to plates.
  7. Serve with additional syrup and Warm Berry Preserves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories370kcal
Protein13.03%
Fat41.69%
Carbs45.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.93
Glycemic Load
18.92
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.766521737546%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Petunidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.22mg
Malvidin
0.5mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.55kcal
18.48%
Fat:17.04g
26.21%
Saturated Fat:8.66g
54.12%
Carbohydrates:41.63g
13.88%
Net Carbohydrates:41.49g
15.09%
Sugar:36.13g
40.15%
Cholesterol:276.84mg
92.28%
Sodium:516.08mg
22.44%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:11.99g
23.97%
Vitamin B2:0.94mg
55.19%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.34%
Selenium:23.69µg
33.84%
Phosphorus:231.2mg
23.12%
Calcium:196.33mg
19.63%
Vitamin B12:1.1µg
18.29%
Vitamin D:2.33µg
15.51%
Vitamin A:741.45IU
14.83%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.83%
Zinc:1.56mg
10.4%
Folate:38.01µg
9.5%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.46%
Potassium:324.41mg
9.27%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.75%
Iron:1.42mg
7.88%
Magnesium:28.95mg
7.24%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.5%
Copper:0.06mg
2.92%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.25%
Vitamin K:1.34µg
1.27%
Source:Epicurious