Spiced Sugar Sourdough French Toast

• While brioche is soaking, peel and roughly chop apples. • In a medium saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. • Add apples, then reduce the heat to medium and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender, 20-25 minutes.

• Meanwhile, roughly chop roasted almonds. • In a shallow bowl, combine sweet golden spice blend and the white sugar. Set aside.

• Once sourdough slices have soaked, heat a large frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • When oil is hot, gently remove sourdough slices from egg mixture and cook, in batches, until lightly browned and set, 2-4 minutes each side. • Transfer cooked sourdough slices to spiced sugar and turn to lightly coat.

TIP: Add some butter to the pan for extra flavour!

• While French toast is cooking, using electric beaters, whisk thickened cream and remaining vanilla syrup in a large bowl or jug until soft peaks form and almost doubled in size, 3-4 minutes.