Nectarine and Plum French Toast

Ingredients

Eggs

4 large

Milk

1 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon, plus extra for serving

Bread slices

8 slices (preferably brioche or challah)

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons (for cooking)

Nectarines

2, pitted and sliced

Plums

2, pitted and sliced

Maple syrup

to taste

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring each side is well-coated but not overly soaked. Let excess egg mixture drip off.
4. Place the soaked bread slices onto the heated skillet or griddle and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add more butter as needed for cooking.
5. Once cooked, remove the French toast from the skillet and keep warm on a plate.
6. In the same skillet, add an additional tablespoon of butter if needed, then sauté the sliced nectarines and plums over medium heat until slightly softened and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
7. To serve, stack the French toast on plates, top with the sautéed nectarines and plums, and drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.