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Cinnamon French Toast with Blueberry Brew Compote

Breakfast should always begin with a splash of fruit! Take on the morning with our decadent Cinnamon French Toast with Blueberry Brew Compote.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beer Food, Beer-Infused, Blueberry, Cinnamon, Cinnamon French Toast, Cooking with Beer, Cooking with Craft Beer, Craft Beer, French Toast, Maple Syrup
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 488kcal

Equipment

  • Small Sauce Pan
  • Large, Shallow Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Large Pan or Skillet

Ingredients

Cinnamon French Toast

  • 6 slices Brioche bread (cut 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • maple syrup for topping

Blueberry Brew Compote

  • 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
  • 3 tbsp blueberry beer
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Blueberry Brew Compote

  • Combine 1 cup of the blueberries, beer, and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • Cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining blueberries and cook for 8 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  • Set aside to let cool.

Cinnamon French Toast

  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together cinnamon and sugar.
  • Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Dip sliced Brioche bread into egg mixture until well-coated on both sides.
  • Heat butter one tablespoon at a time in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add coated Brioche slices two at a time until browned on both sides.
  • Serve with blueberry brew compote.

Notes

Suggestions for Blueberry Beers:
  • Maine Blueberry by UFO Beer
    • Style: Hefeweizen
    • ABV: 4.8%
    • IBU: 10
  • Party Dinosaur (Blueberry & Lavender) by Oozlefinch Beers & Blending
    • Style: Fruited Berliner Weisse
    • ABV: 7%
    • IBU: 0
  •  Blueberry Whale Cake by Burlington Beer Company
    • Style: Cream Ale
    • ABV: 5%
    • IBU: 0
  • Fruit with Friends (Blueberry Bramble) by Ingenious Brewing Company
    • Style: Fruited Berliner Weisse Sour
    • ABV: 6.8%
    • IBU: 7
  • Blueberry Maple Stout by Saugatuck Brewing Company
    • Style: Milk/Sweet Stout
    • ABV: 6%
    • IBU: 26
 
The beer you choose will alter the compote in an exciting way! Our personal favorite is using the Blueberry Maple Stout in the compote. It will offer the richness of the stout while also complimenting the maple syrup drizzle of the French toasts' topping. Think sweet!
 
For a lighter, more subtle boozy flare, we recommend either the Hefeweizen or the Cream Ale. Both of them will offer a the least amount of beer flavor in the compote (if any, at all). 
 
If you like the pucker of sour beer, the Fruited Berliner Weisses are a good option. The sour will balance the sugary sweetness of the French Toast. Think of it like a tart and sweet combination. 
 
Alternatively, if you do not have access to a blueberry beer, try another fruited flavor in the specific beer styles. Tell us in the comments, if you experimented! 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3mg
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