Oepfelbroeisi (Apple Roesti)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 13

A savory and sweet dish featuring French bread and Granny Smith apples.

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup butter
	12 ounces French bread , thinly sliced
	3 Granny Smith apples - peeled , cored and sliced
	3 tablespoons white sugar
	3 tablespoons raisins
	1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

20g

Fat

18g

Oepfelbroeisi, or Apple Roesti, is a Swiss-inspired dish that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. This savory and sweet dish features crispy French bread slices atop a bed of tender, cinnamon-sugar apples. The Granny Smith apples add a tartness that balances out the sweetness from the raisins and cinnamon sugar. This dish is sure to impress your guests with its unique flavor combination.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3.	Add bread slices and cook until lightly browned, flipping once.
4.	Remove bread from skillet and add apples, sugar, and raisins. Cook until apples are tender.
5.	Add cinnamon sugar to skillet and mix with apples.
6.	Return bread to skillet and arrange on top of apples.
7.	Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until bread is crispy and golden brown.
8.	Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

A unique and flavorful breakfast option that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Can be made in one skillet.

CONS

Not a low-calorie or low-sugar option.
Requires some preparation of apples and bread before cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apples are high in fiber and antioxidants, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. However, this dish also contains high amounts of sugar and fat.