This sweet and indulgent French toast sandwich is layered with caramelized apples, thimbleberry jam, and a creamy topping. The bread is dipped in a rich egg mixture, toasted to golden perfection, and stacked with delicious flavors. A perfect treat for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients Needed:
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
- About ¼ cup heavy cream, divided
- 2 small red apples, cores removed and chopped into large pieces
- Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cognac
- 3 thick slices of white sandwich bread
- Olive oil
- Thimbleberry jam
- 1 ½ tablespoons crème fraîche
How To Make Michigan French Toast Sandwich from Ramsay Around The World?
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with 1 ½ tbsp sugar, then slowly whisk in a little heavy cream. Set aside.
- Caramelize the apples: Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and sprinkle in the remaining sugar. Let it melt slightly, then add apples and butter. Stir to coat, then pour in apple cognac and 1 tbsp heavy cream. Let it simmer until the apples are soft and jammy.
- Coat and toast the bread: Quickly dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring a light coating. Heat another pan over medium heat, add olive oil and butter, then place the bread in the pan. Cook until golden on one side, then flip once and toast the other side. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place one slice of bread on a plate, spread with thimbleberry jam, and top with caramelized apples. Add another slice of bread and repeat. Finish with the last slice on top.
- Add toppings: Dollop crème fraîche on top, drizzle with a little thimbleberry jam, and scatter extra apples around. Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Don’t Soak the Bread Too Long: Dip the bread quickly in the egg mixture. If it soaks too long, it will become soggy and fall apart when cooking.
- Use the Right Heat for Toasting: Cook the bread over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the outside will burn before the inside is fully cooked.
- Caramelize the Apples Slowly: Let the apples cook on low to medium heat until they turn soft and jammy. Rushing this step will make them dry instead of caramelized.
- Flip the Bread Only Once: Once the first side is golden brown, carefully flip the bread only one time to keep it from becoming too dry or overcooked.
- Add Butter Around the Edges: When cooking the bread, add small bits of butter around the edges of the pan to give the toast a rich, crispy texture.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the French toast sandwich cool down first. Then, put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add a little butter and warm the French toast sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Potassium: 200mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 55g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 30g
- Protein: 10g
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