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Close-up of a stack of thick Fall Pumpkin French Toast slices topped with spiced whipped cream and powdered sugar.

Fall Pumpkin French Toast

Make this pumpkin French toast for breakfast. It uses Texas toast, French bread, challah, or croissant halves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 261
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Toast
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat or skim)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 12 slices Texas toast - OR french bread, OR challah, OR croissant halves
Whipped Pumpkin Butter
  • 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted, 1 stick), room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup - or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Rectangular baking dish
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Set a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of butter and melt.
  2. In a rectangular baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Dip the bread into the mixture, flip sides and then place on the hot skillet. Cook until each side is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Repeat with remaining ingredients, serve hot with whipped pumpkin butter, maple syrup and toasted chopped nuts (if desired).
  5. To make the pumpkin butter, in a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter and beat with a hand mixer for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  6. Add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Beat for an additional minute or until fluffy.
  7. Store the butter in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

You can use either honey or maple syrup for the whipped pumpkin butter. Maple syrup works well on pancakes, waffles, and French toast, while honey works better on rolls. Use the sweetener you prefer.
If you want sweeter French toast, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the egg mixture.