- 2 free-range eggs yolks
- 150ml/6fl oz double cream
- ½ vanilla pod,split, seeds scraped out
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- ½ lemon, zest only
- 2 thick slices of ready-made brioche, cut into 10cm/4in rounds
- knob of butter
- 15g/½oz butter
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 apple, cored and sliced into 8
- pinch cinnamon
- 2 tbsp sultanas
- For the French toast, place the egg yolks, cream, vanilla seeds, sugar and lemon zest into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Dip the brioche into the egg mixture.
- Heat the butter in a pan until foaming. Add the brioche and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Set brioche aside and keep warm.
- For the sauce, melt the butter and sugar together in a pan until golden brown. Add the apple, cinnamon and sultanas to the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the apples.
- To serve, place the french toast onto a warmed plate and drizzle with the sauce.