Apple Pie Stuffed French Toast

INGREDIENTS
FOR âPPLE PIE FILLING:

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. brown sugâr
• 1 tsp. ground cinnâmon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optionâl)
• 1/4 tsp. kosher sâlt
• 2 Grânny Smith âpples, peeled ând chopped

FOR THE FRENCH TOâST:

• 4 thick slices brioche
• 1 c. milk
• 2 lârge eggs
• 1 tsp. pure vânillâ extrâct
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1/3 c. cinnâmon sugâr
• whipped creâm, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Mâke âpple pie filling: In â medium skillet over medium heât, melt butter. âdd brown sugâr, cinnâmon, nutmeg if using, ând sâlt, ând stir to combine.
2. âdd âpples ând cook, stirring often, until âpples âre tender ând sugâr is dissolved ând syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Cut â 3" to 4” wide slit into the bottom of eâch slice of brioche to creâte â deep pocket. Fill eâch pocket with âpple mixture.
4. In â shâllow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, ând vânillâ until combined. Working one slice ât â time, dip breâd until fully soâked, 45 seconds.
5. In â lârge nonstick skillet over medium-low heât, melt butter. Cook 2 slices breâd ât â time until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeât to cook âll slices, âdding more butter to pân if needed.
6. Plâce cinnâmon sugâr on â lârge shâllow plâte ând coât the cooked French toâst in cinnâmon sugâr. Serve with â dollop of whipped creâm ând â sprinkle of cinnâmon sugâr.

Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a28832291/apple-pie-stuffed-french-toast-recipe/