The Ultimate French Toast . . . - South Dundas Inbox, photos, fun and food

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 stick unsalted butter (4 oz.), softened slightly
• 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. Calvados or spiced rum
• Nonstick spray
• 6 (1-inch-thick) slices milk bread, brioche, or another good-quality, enriched white bread, lightly toasted
• 1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. prepared cinnamon syrup
• 1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. apple butter (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 1⁄3 cups sliced almonds
• Powdered sugar