Description
This Fall Pumpkin French Toast recipe is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, infusing rich pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings, the French toast is both fluffy and flavorful, served with maple syrup and optional toppings such as whipped cream, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Bread & Cooking
- 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- Butter or oil for frying
Serving
- Maple syrup for serving
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, powdered sugar, chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Preheat Skillet or Griddle: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat the surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Dip Bread Slices: Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, making sure both sides are fully coated. Let any excess liquid drip off before cooking to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the outside is golden brown and the inside is cooked through.
- Keep Warm and Repeat: Transfer the cooked French toast onto a plate and keep warm. Repeat the dipping and cooking process with the remaining bread slices.
- Serve: Serve the pumpkin French toast hot, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with optional whipped cream, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche or challah for best texture and absorption.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use oil instead of butter.
- The pumpkin puree adds moisture and flavor; avoid using pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices.
- Adjust the spices to your personal taste for more or less warmth.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as French toast can become soggy if left too long.
