Apricot Crisp French Toast

Ingredients

• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Rolled oats (1/2 cup)
• Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Eggs (2 large)
• Bread slices (8)
• Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Apricot preserves (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, stir together the apricot preserves and cinnamon until well combined.
3. Spread an even layer of the apricot-cinnamon mixture onto 4 slices of bread. Place the remaining 4 slices on top to create sandwiches.
4. In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. This will be your French toast batter.
5. Soak each sandwich in the French toast batter, letting it absorb the mixture for a few seconds on each side.
6. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook your batter-soaked sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
7. Transfer the golden-brown sandwiches to a baking sheet.
8. In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over your sandwiches, creating a tasty, crispy topping.
9. Bake your sandwiches in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the oat topping is crispy and golden.
10. Serve your Apricot Crisp French Toast warm. For an extra burst of flavor, consider topping with additional apricot preserves.