Pumpkin Pie French Toast with Homemade Pumpkin Syrup
Enjoy the best of fall with Pumpkin Pie French Toast and Homemade Pumpkin Syrup. This delightful breakfast combines the flavors of pumpkin pie with golden, crispy French toast, topped with a spiced homemade syrup that’s perfect for cozy mornings or a special autumn brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Pie French Toast:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 8–10 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
For the Homemade Pumpkin Syrup:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Custard:
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Soak the Bread:
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin custard, ensuring both sides are coated. Let the bread soak for 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the French Toast:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the soaked bread for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the Pumpkin Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and water.
- Simmer the mixture until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve:
- Stack the French toast and drizzle generously with the homemade pumpkin syrup. Optionally, top with whipped cream or chopped pecans.
Notes
- Stuffed French Toast: Add cream cheese mixed with pumpkin puree between slices before soaking for extra richness.
- Pumpkin Spice French Toast Sticks: Cut the bread into sticks and serve with the pumpkin syrup for dipping.
- Crispy French Toast: Use day-old bread and cook on medium-high heat for an extra crispy texture.
