Do you have some pumpkin leftover after Halloween? How about using it to make a pumpkin pie ? Before you set into making that pumpkin pie, how about some pumpkin pie french toast for a nice relaxing brunch after all of that Halloween partying last night? When I came across the concept of pumpkin french toast on Recipe Girl recently I knew that I would have to make it while I had some fresh in season pumpkin on hand and the morning after Halloween seemed like the perfect time. French toast is pretty easy to make and always good! It is a really nice weekend breakfast or brunch treat when you have a bit more time in the morning. This french toast of course includes some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices in the batter to give it the pumpkin pie flavours. I served my pumpkin pie french drenched in maple syrup with a side of crumbs of the gingersnap crust that I used in my pumpkin pie for a topping. (You can just make the crust, bake it until golden brown, let it cool and crumble it.)
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
All of the flavours of pumpkin pie in French toast form that goes really well smothered in maple syrup.
ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 slices of bread
directions
- Mix the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and brown sugar in low flat bowl for easy dipping.
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Dip the bread into the egg mixture on both sides and grill in a pan until lightly golden brown, about 2-3 minute per side.
Ivy says
November 1, 2009 at 5:46 pmI can imagine how lovely flavours this French toast had. I made it for the first time a few days ago with apples.
George Gaston says
November 1, 2009 at 5:49 pmKevin, what a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. This French toast looks incredible. Thanks…
VeggieGirl says
November 1, 2009 at 5:51 pmLoooovely pumpkin leftover use!
Manju says
November 1, 2009 at 5:57 pmi'd never have thought of french toast WITH pumpkin! but this actually sounds so delicious
meeso says
November 1, 2009 at 5:59 pmNice! Guaranteed to be a good one!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
November 1, 2009 at 6:00 pmSo delicious! A terrific idea!
Cheers,
Rosa
Lea Ann says
November 1, 2009 at 6:15 pmPumpkin Pie French TOAST?!?!?! This sounds incredible. I'm collecting some things to make when my mom is here for the holidays. I have to make this one.
Jenn says
November 1, 2009 at 7:08 pmDarn, I just ate the last of my pumpkin bread. I wish I had some left to make french toast.
Katerina says
November 1, 2009 at 9:08 pmI have made pumpkin french toast before and it is delicious! Yours looks beautiful.
Pam says
November 1, 2009 at 9:36 pmI've made pumpkin pancakes but never french toast. The picture is fabulous!
Ninette says
November 1, 2009 at 10:15 pmGreat idea. I like the cute little pumpkin in the back.
Choosy Beggar Tina says
November 1, 2009 at 10:27 pmGreat way to use up leftover pumpkin puree! I loathe pancakes, but French toast is always a nice Sunday morning treat. And it's also totally okay to spike your maple syrup with Grand Marnier and say to hell with the fact that it's only 10 am…..just saying…
Matron says
November 1, 2009 at 10:34 pmHow absolutely wonderful! I must try that, especially the bit about serving it with maple syrup! mmm
The DeL Sisters says
November 2, 2009 at 12:16 amYUM! I love anything pumpkin!
sweetbird says
November 2, 2009 at 12:50 amOh man Kevin. I hope my husband doesn't hear about pumpkin French toast or I'll have to make it for breakfast every single day.
This does look amazing, though. I've tried a similar technique using bananas. I definitely have to try pumpkin now.
Jessica says
November 2, 2009 at 1:16 amOooh! I'm usually not a huge fan of french toast, but this looks delicious! And you're right! It's a great way to use up pumpkin post-holiday!
Anonymous says
November 2, 2009 at 2:06 amWhat a great way to make french toast! Love it!
nithya at hungrydesi says
November 2, 2009 at 2:13 amThis sounds like a delicious way to enjoy pumpkin…I've been looking for something beyond pumpkin pie – thanks!
Donalyn says
November 2, 2009 at 2:53 amThis looks really good – great for this time of year!
Amy J in SC says
November 2, 2009 at 3:50 amOh my! Have to try this. Really does sound delicious – like a no brainer why didn't I think of that before kinda thing.
Anonymous says
November 2, 2009 at 5:07 amI feel like a 'Hobbit'…3 breakfasts today, and now I'm sallivating over pumpkin french toast !!!!!! It's 11PM daggummit. Now I'll NEVER sleep. Kevin You Rock….keep on cooking Mister, the foodies out here are eatin' it up !
Timeless Gourmet says
November 2, 2009 at 5:57 amI'm especially all in on the side of crumbs….what a perfect compliment to this delicious recipe!
angela@spinachtiger says
November 2, 2009 at 1:18 pmWell now isn't that a fun idea?
Mom2Be says
November 2, 2009 at 3:11 pmI love pumpkin pie flavors and in french toast? Yum! thanks for shariing! : )
teresa says
November 2, 2009 at 5:49 pmfantastic!! i love this idea!
The Bella Girls says
November 2, 2009 at 7:21 pmI really want to make this for dinner tonight. Is that weird?
~Camberley
pigpigscorner says
November 2, 2009 at 9:03 pmwow, great idea!
Ben says
November 2, 2009 at 9:23 pmI was just thinking about making this, haha! Great picture.
Bren says
November 2, 2009 at 11:00 pmI'm loving the pumpkin french toast! what a great idea to use up all the extra!
blog backgrounds says
November 3, 2009 at 12:38 amKevin, this looks so good. Thanks for the ideas!
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Deborah says
November 3, 2009 at 5:01 amI love this twist on french toast!
Muneeba says
November 3, 2009 at 2:15 pmApparently I can't help myself … I get sucked in so easily when I see a new way of using pumpkin puree! This would be great for my next weekend brunch.
Marysol says
November 3, 2009 at 3:11 pmI never have any pumpkin leftover, but I'll have to remedy that [G].
This looks too good to pass up.
Jeanne says
November 3, 2009 at 5:33 pmYou had me at hello… Just listen to those fabulous flavours together!!
Erin says
November 4, 2009 at 1:12 amWow! This looks amazing!
Discounted Sports Deals San Francisco says
November 4, 2009 at 2:18 amI liked the recipe of "Pumpkin Pie French Toast" and thanks for adding new one to my options for Sunday menu list. I just worry about the nutrient value of this dish. Hope to see more.
dessert girl says
November 5, 2009 at 9:03 pmOh, yes please! I'm not even a big french toast fan. I'm more of a pancake fan, but I have to try these!
Wendy says
November 7, 2009 at 2:41 amTried this this morning, it was great – thanks.
JenHunsaker says
November 8, 2009 at 1:21 amYum, Yum, Yum!!!!! I made this for breakfast today and this has become my new favorite fall breakfast. It tastes just like pumpkin pie, and that, to me, is perfection.
Kat White says
November 16, 2009 at 4:32 pmMade it this morning. Definite win!
Anne says
December 10, 2009 at 3:08 pmPure genius! I just made them & they were fantastic!
Shauna says
September 29, 2010 at 1:33 pmIt was a big hit with the whole family. I made a double batch and some of the batter left over. I added a little more egg and baked it in a water bath in the oven. Delicious. This was very sweet french toast, so instead of syrup, I ate it with a schmeer of greek yogurt on top.
Patty says
August 18, 2011 at 12:40 amFound this recipe on your blog through Pinterest. Looks amazing!
Kevin says
August 18, 2011 at 9:48 amPretty soon the pumpkins will be here and I will enjoy making these again!
Anonymous says
September 11, 2011 at 2:42 pmWell done!!! I made this for breakfast today and my family LOVED it. Thanks!
What A Dish! says
September 16, 2011 at 9:49 amCan't wait to make this soon with fresh pumpkin puree!! It looks so good!
hr says
September 22, 2011 at 1:19 pmMade this for breakfast today and wow! I loved it and even my pumpkin refusing husband had two pieces…do you have any idea how many calories are in each slice?
j♕jump♕jennifer says
November 3, 2011 at 11:45 pmI had some cinnamon bread I had to use up and some pumpkin puree left over from a cookie recipe I made last night so i popped onto Pinterest, found your recipe and I made your Pumpkin French Toast this morning and it was a HIT! Thanks for the inspiration! You made our tummies happy!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
November 11, 2011 at 12:47 amI made breakfast for dinner tonight and we had your pumpkin french toast. It was wonderful! So yummy!
Anonymous says
September 11, 2012 at 7:05 amMy daughter, a new mom herself of twin boys, LOVES french toast! I pinned this recipe with her in mind. She saw it browsing through recipes on her i phone & said, "mom, would you make these for me?!?" That's exactly what i will be doing for her in the am! Thanks for sharing your recipe. =)
Kate says
September 12, 2012 at 3:55 pmI love anything and everything pumpkin! Can't wait to try this 🙂
Anonymous says
September 25, 2012 at 7:19 pmJust made it. It was so delicious. The best French Toast recipe ever! Thank you!!
Anne Griffin says
September 29, 2012 at 3:43 pmThis looks so good! I'm going to try it when I have leftover pumpkin from pumpkin bread this fall! Love your blog. Thanks
Jennifer Dobkins says
October 28, 2012 at 10:41 pmmade this this morning and YUM!! thanks for sharing!
Barbie Thorn says
November 6, 2012 at 2:58 amWhat a long line of pumpkin lovers we are. Thanks so much for what looks to be an outrageous French Toast.Will make it this weekend !!!!!
Barbie Thorn says
November 6, 2012 at 3:02 amLooks to be an outrageous recipie. Will have to make it this weekend. Hope all of you pumpkin lovers enjoy as well.
Tina Florey says
December 23, 2012 at 3:47 pmI make home made pumpkin pies every year, but the thing to remember when using a Halloween pumpkin is that if you burn a candle in it..you will taste that in your recipe. I just buy an extra pumpkin for cooking purposes or put one of those little fake tea lights inside.
Erica says
January 7, 2013 at 9:17 pmI made this last weekend with homemade pumpkin bread and it was amazing! The pumpkin bread itself didn't really have a strong pumpkin flavour, but the flavour of the french toast was very pumpkin pie! I'm sure it would have been just as great with regular bread.
Anonymous says
September 25, 2013 at 8:01 pmThis looks AWESOME. I would like to make this for a brunch party of about 25 people. Do you think it will be just as good made an hour or so earlier and put in a chafing dish heated by sterno? I'm worried that it will get "soggy"???
kevin says
September 26, 2013 at 12:33 pmAnonymous: I have not tried it but that should work. It will not be as good as fresh but it should not be soggy.
Anonymous says
October 18, 2013 at 3:42 pmis this receipe for 4 pieces of bread?
kevin says
October 18, 2013 at 5:22 pmAnonymous: The recipe calls for 8, 1 inch thick, slices of bread but you can cut it down to 4 if you prefer.
Kennapop3 says
October 24, 2013 at 6:16 amStuffed French toast ala pumpkin roll ups
Marti @ SewLicious Home Decor says
October 24, 2013 at 1:26 pmThese look amazing! I can't wait to try them. I'm now a new follower. 🙂
Marti
Cecilia says
October 4, 2018 at 12:23 amDelicioso, a mi hijo le encantó! Gracias por compartir.