Apple Pie French Toast Roll Ups

Steps

Apple Pie Filling

1. 1

   Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the prepared apple pieces, spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg), brown sugar, rum (if using), and a splash of water to the pot.

3. 3

   Cook until the apples are soft. Add a little more water to cover the apples if needed, then let simmer on low heat for at least 20 minutes. For maximum flavor, simmer on low for up to an hour.

   Start 20-minute timer
4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and mix until fully dissolved to create a slurry.

5. 5

   Add the cornstarch slurry to the apple mixture and stir until the mixture thickens significantly.

6. 6

   Transfer the apple filling to a bowl, stir in a splash of vanilla extract, and let it cool.

French Toast Assembly

7. 7

   In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a bit of cinnamon and sugar to create the French toast custard.

8. 8

   Using a rolling pin, roll out each slice of crustless bread until it is flat.

9. 9

   Place a portion of the cooled apple filling at one end of a bread slice and carefully roll it up tightly, pinching the edges if necessary to secure.

10. 10

    Dip each roll into the egg mixture until coated.

11. 11

    Place the rolls seam-side down in a preheated skillet over low-medium heat.

12. 12

    Cook on all sides until golden brown and crispy.

13. 13

    While the rolls are cooking, prepare a bowl with cinnamon sugar.

14. 14

    Immediately after removing the rolls from the skillet, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.

15. 15

    Serve warm, optionally with caramel sauce for dipping.