Pumpkin French Toast with Maple Butter

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Fall is here and pumpkin time is now. This is a simple pumpkin french toast recipe topped with a delicious dollop of homemade maple butter and maple syrup. A seasonal breakfast at it’s very best.

What is better than french toast? Pumpkin french toast. It is that time of year my friends, and it is officially #PumpkinWeek. This week I, along with some friends, are celebrating all things pumpkin. From breakfast to a late night snack and from sweet to savory- this week will cover it all! I look forward to this week each year becase I love cooking and baking with pumpkin, and love filling my “to-make” list with all of the goodies!

Now, back to this french toast. I have made a delightfully simple recipe that can be made as a small batch, or for a crowd. When you scroll to the recipe at the bottom (or hit “jump to recipe” at the top of the page) you will notice that the amount needed can be adjusted to meet the needs of whoever you are cooking for! This french toast has a little secret weapon. That little secret weapon is maple butter. Maple butter makes this dish go from delicious to I can’t stop eating this french toast! I am a big maple lover, and the combination of the pumpkin and maple is sooooo delicious!

When I made this my boys where in heaven- the house smelled delicious, and they are always thrilled when their mom or dad decide to make a hot breakfast on the weekend- especially when it starts to get cooler.

There is a cute little white butter crock hanging-out in the background of these photos, and that is courtesy of our sponsor Dixie Crystals. Dixie Crystals allowed us to choose a few things for this event, and when I found this beautiful french butter crock I knew that it had to be mine. I love the design, and that the ring can fit around your finger to make holding and spreading the maple butter a little easier. I will show you more fun goodies I found for #PumpkinWeek as the week goes on!

What do you need to make Pumpkin French Toast with Maple Butter?

• Thick sliced bread
• Milk
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin pie spice
• pumpkin puree
• butter
• maple syrup (splurge for the good stuff!)
• Electric griddle
• Butter crock
• Spatula

Frequently Asked Questions

My french toast is not getting golden brown- what is happening?

The heat on the griddle or pan probably is not hot enough. It is a delicate balance for heat. If you are like me he first one is always the worst as I figure out my heat.

What is the best type of bread to use?

I like a regular thick sliced white bread. Wheat or brioche are good choices too.

Can I skip the maple butter?

Sure thing, but it is totally worth trying!

My bread is soggy in the middle- should I cook it longer?

Yes, the bread should be a bit custardy, but if it is soggy and under-cooked give it a little more time.

Looking for a few more pumpkin goodies?!

The Best Easy Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Layer Cake

Instant Pot Pumpkin Cinnamon Applesauce

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

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Pumpkin French Toast with Maple Butter

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Breakfast, Pumpkin

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

For French Toast

• 8 slices of thick-cut bread (about 1-inch)
• 3 large egg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (+ extra for topping)

For Maple Butter

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

For French Toast

• Pre-heat griddle or pan.
• Whisk together, eggs, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, pie spice, vanilla and sugar.
• Dip the first side into the egg mixture and allow it to sit for 15-20 seconds. Flip and repeat. Place french toast on the griddle or into the pan. Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
• Cook about 3 minutes per side. The french toast should be golden before flipping.
• Transfer to a serving plate when all slices have finished cooking. Serve with maple butter and maple syrup.

For Maple Butter

• In a bowl, whip the butter and syrup till smooth. Transfer to a butter crock or sealable container.

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