Pioneer Woman Lemon Blueberry French Toast Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Lemon Blueberry French Toast is a fluffy and zesty recipe, which is made with buttery brioche and fresh blueberries. It’s the perfect brunch recipe, ready in about 30 minutes.

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Pioneer Woman Lemon Blueberry French Toast Ingredients

For the French Toast:

• 1 Brioche loaf, sliced into 3/4 to 1-inch thick slices
• 5 eggs
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cup half & half
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• Butter, for the skillet

For the Blueberry Sauce:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 oz. honey
• juice from half of a lemon
• zest from half of a lemon

How To Make Pioneer Woman Lemon Blueberry French Toast

1. Make the Custard: In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in the half & half, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until the mixture is smooth.
2. Cook the French Toast: Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Briefly dip each slice of brioche into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the soaked bread in the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
3. Start the Blueberry Sauce: While the French toast cooks, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Add the fresh blueberries and water. Let it simmer until the berries begin to pop and release their juices.
4. Finish the Sauce: Stir the sugar, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the saucepan. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Serve: Serve the warm French toast immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of the warm blueberry sauce.

Recipe Tips

• How do I keep my French toast from getting soggy? The key is to use thick-cut, sturdy bread like brioche and to dip it very briefly in the custard. Soaking it for too long will make it fall apart in the pan.
• Can I use a different kind of bread? Yes. If you can’t find brioche, thick-sliced challah or Texas toast are excellent alternatives as they are rich and sturdy enough to hold up to the custard.
• Can I use frozen blueberries for the sauce? Absolutely. You can use frozen blueberries directly without thawing. You may need to simmer the sauce for a few extra minutes to allow it to thicken.
• How do I know when the French toast is perfectly cooked? It should have a beautiful, even golden-brown crust on both sides, and the center should be cooked through but still soft and custardy, not raw or wet.

What To Serve With Lemon Blueberry French Toast

This dish is a showstopper on its own, but it also pairs wonderfully with:

• A dusting of powdered sugar
• A side of crispy bacon or sausage links
• A dollop of whipped cream or lemon curd

How To Store French Toast

Refrigerate: Store leftover French toast and blueberry sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: The cooked French toast freezes very well. Let the slices cool completely, then stack them with parchment paper in between and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.

Lemon Blueberry French Toast Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Sodium: 350mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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