Preheat your oven to 225 degrees. This step is crucial as it will keep your French toast warm while you finish cooking the rest. Next, preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees, or use a non-stick skillet set over medium heat. You'll want that perfect heat to achieve a golden crust.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined. This mixture should be smooth and well-blended, with the pumpkin and eggs creating a nice, thick batter.
Pour in the half and half and whisk until it's fully incorporated. This creamy addition will make each piece of bread rich and fluffy.
Next, dip each slice of the bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak in for a moment before flipping it to the other side. Make sure each slice is well-coated for the best flavor!
Butter the griddle area where you’ll place the slice of French toast. Once melted, top the griddle with the soaked French toast, cooking until the bottom is beautifully golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Carefully lift the toast and butter the griddle once more before flipping the French toast to the opposite side, cooking until it’s also golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes.
Once cooked, transfer the slices to the oven on an oven rack to keep warm for up to 10 minutes. This will not only keep them toasty but also help cook them through the center if needed.
Serve your Pumpkin French Toast warm, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. The warm flavors will wrap you in comfort!
