Homemade Strawberry Jam-Stuffed French Toast
Servings: 6 people
Cost: $20
Fresh strawberry flavor popping out of every single bite of this moist, buttery french toast exterior.
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Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Small pot (for making jam)
- Masher or fork
- Whisk
- Shallow bowl or dish
- Skillet or cast iron pan (for grilling french toast)
- Metal spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries roughly chopped
- 1 Tablespoon white sugar
- juice of ½ a lemon about 1 Tablespoon
- 1 loaf of challah, brioche, or milk bread you will only need half, but you can make more of course
- 2 eggs
- 1 to 1½ cups milk coconut milk, vanilla almond milk, or whole milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar or more white sugar, if you don't have brown
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoon flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2-3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Making the jam
- Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar together in a small pot. If using fresh berries, add 1-2 teaspoons of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, sugars, cinnamon, flour, and vanilla.
Assembling french toast
- Cut loaf into ½ to ¾" thick pieces then cut each slice in half. Add cooled strawberry jam to the center of half of the bread pieces then top with the other half to make small strawberry stuffed sandwiches.
- In a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat add butter to melt. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, soaking each side for 8-10 seconds. Let excess egg mixture drip off “sandwiches”. Place in skillet or on a griddle and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on each side. Cook the cut side of the sandwiches as well. Keep heat low to avoid burning.
- Top with your desired garnishes (fresh berries, mint, powdered sugar, honey, syrup) and enjoy!
Notes
- To keep this recipe warm until it's ready to be served, just pop them onto a baking sheet, cover with foil and place into a 200º F oven.
- The homemade strawberry jam can be substituted by or combined with any of your favorite jams, jellies, fresh fruit, cream cheese, granola, etc.