Apricot-Glazed French Toast with Fresh Berries

Apricot-Glazed French Toast with Fresh Berries

Okay, it’s Sunday morning and you’re REALLY craving something yummy for breakfast, but are just too lazy to fuss. Just a few simple ingredients are all you need to whip up this healthy breakfast treat. And no two batches need be the same if you vary the flavor of the preserves and experiment with different fruits…
Servings: 4
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup all-natural apricot preserves like Polaner or St. Dalfour

Egg Mixture

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons honey or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk like Blue Diamond
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom optional
  • Pinch salt optional
  • 8 slices whole grain or gluten-free bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter divided
  • 2 cups mixed berries like cut-up strawberries, blueberries and raspberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
  • Glaze: In a small saucepan, heat preserves over low setting for about 3 minutes or until melted, stirring to prevent burning. Turn off heat; rewarm before serving.
  • Egg Mixture: in a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Pour mixture into a shallow casserole dish.
  • French Toast: Heat a flat griddle (or large frying pan) over medium setting. Melt 1/2 the butter on the griddle or pan, swirling to coat evenly. (can also use an olive oil spray) Drench bread slices in egg mixture, soaking thoroughly. Allow excess egg mixture to drip off. Place bread slices in heated griddle or pan; cook for about 5 minutes on each side. (Depending on the size of your griddle or pan, cook in batches if needed, using the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter or olive oil spray.) Place slices on a baking sheet; loosely cover with foil. Keep warm until serving.
  • When ready to serve, spoon glaze over French toast; top with berries.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: egg mixture may be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Cooked French toast may be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 4 months. Reheat covered at 225 degrees F for about 5 minutes or until heated through. (a few minutes more if frozen) Leftover Glaze, may be refrigerated or frozen; warm slightly before serving.
This French toast would be a lovely dish to serve at a holiday or Summer brunch and would also make a quick 'n easy "breakfast for dinner" on time-crunched nights.

 

33 Responses

  1. Susie Gall
    This recipe is right up my alley and I can't wait to try it. Beautiful, healthy and delish!!<br /><br />Thank you so much! A great way to enjoy French toast healthfully! I'm so excited you stopped!
  2. What a lovely recipe this is Linda.
  3. I love this kind of breakfast to start the day off right.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I so agree Janette!
  4. I don't eat enough French toast in my life - I need to change that. Looks rather scrummy.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks so very much...I hope you have the chance to try it some day!
  5. Oh my Linda, this is definitely on my menu for brunch, or lunch, or even a weeknight supper. This is just delicious, I love all the fresh fruit, it's my favorite topping.
  6. I love the combo of fresh berries on your french toast. Someone needs to make this for me...like tomorrow! :)
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you Kc! I'll be right over! ;)
  7. This looks absolutely delicious Linda and love fresh berries!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks bunches Joanne!
  8. This is some great looking french toast! I'd be over the moon is my kiddos made this for Mother's Day breakfast.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much! Perhaps one day your kids just might surprise you!
  9. I'd love for someone to make this for me for Mother's Day. Looks sensational Linda!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks bunches Nancy!
  10. lydiaf1963
    Love the fresh berries served with the french toast. I have never had breakfast in bed, but this is one I would love :)
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks so very much Lydia! I hope you have the chance to try my French toast some day!
  11. I love french toast with berries, this looks amazing!!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks Tara!
  12. This would be the perfect breakfast treat for anyone. Love all that berries on top! Yum!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so very much Abby!
  13. French toast is my favourite indulgent breakfast.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I so agree with you Danni! Thank you for stopping by!
  14. These fresh strawberries immediately caught my eye! Delicious my friend!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much Katerina! We love our local strawberries here in Florida and I love coming up with new dishes that showcase these beauties!
  15. savoryexperiments
    Oh Linda!!!! This is DELIGHTFUL!!!! The colors and flavors are just amazing!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks bunches Jessica!
  16. We love fresh berries on our breakfast french toast and waffles. Pinned.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much Ladies!
  17. This looks absolutely mouth-watering! Great breakfast or brunch idea! Yum! And I love all the berries you have on here.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so very much! As soon as Florida strawberry season starts, we are always coming up with all kinds of yummy berry toppings for waffles, pancakes and French toast!
  18. This looks so yummy! Love all the berries!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much Loriann!