Food French Toast Sticks with Maple-Apple-Nut Topping By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 16, 2012 Print Share Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 4 mins Total Time: 29 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 0.5 inch slices challah bread, brioche, crusty whole wheat country-style bread, French bread or 8 slices dry white, whole wheat or cinnamon-raisin bread 2 tablespoons butter Maple-Apple-Nut Topping (recipe follows) Powdered sugar (optional) Maple-Apple-Nut Topping 1 large cooking apple, cored, peeled, and chopped 2 tablespoons water ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup chopped toasted almonds, pecan pieces or walnuts Directions In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides; let soak in egg mixture about 10 seconds on each side. In a 12-inch skillet or on a griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat and spread it over the cooking surface. Add half the bread slices and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer slices to a 200°F oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter and bread. If you like toast sticks, cut the slices of French toast lengthwise into thirds. Serve immediately with Maple-Apple-Nut Topping. If you like, garnish with sifted powdered sugar. Maple-Apple-Nut Topping In a small saucepan, combine the apple, water and cinnamon. Bring to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until apple is just tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in syrup and nuts . Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened and heated through. Makes about 1 1/3 cups. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 534 Calories 19g Fat 80g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 534 % Daily Value * Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 249mg 83% Sodium 284mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 80g 29% Total Sugars 53g Protein 15g Vitamin C 3mg 15% Calcium 187mg 14% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 357mg 8%