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Learn how to make crispy Japanese honey butter apple toast filled with chunky applesauce and coated in a rich cinnamon butter glaze. A simple, delicious treat perfect for any season.
If you’re looking for a treat that’s crunchy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and full of cozy flavor, you’ve got to try this Japanese honey butter apple toast. Think of it as a dessert sandwich with soft white bread stuffed with applesauce, dipped in a rich honey-butter-cinnamon mixture, then baked until golden and crisp. You’ll never see toast the same again after this decadent version!
Honey Butter Apple Toast – Ingredients
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16 slices of white sandwich bread (we used Japanese bread)
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1 1/2 cups melted, unsalted butter
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1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon honey
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce (you can make your own* or jarred)
*To make easy chunky applesauce, peel and chop 4–6 apples (mix sweet and tart), then simmer them in a pot with 1/2 cup water, 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for about 15–20 minutes until soft. Mash with a fork for a chunky texture and stir in a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Honey Apple Toast – Instructions
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Prep your oven
Preheat to 160°C (325°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. -
Trim the bread
Cut off the crusts from each slice for a cleaner finish and even texture. -
Make the butter brown sugar mix
In a bowl, stir together melted butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and glossy. -
Assemble the toast
Spoon 1 tbsp of applesauce onto the center of one bread slice. Top with another slice and press gently—just enough to seal it but not squish the filling out. -
Dip and coat
Dip the sandwich into the honey butter mixture, making sure every side is soaked and coated well. -
Bake and flip
Place your coated toasts on the tray and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip and bake the other side for another 8–10 minutes until golden brown. -
Cool and crisp
Let the toasts cool completely. They’ll firm up and develop that signature caramelized crunch.
Tip: These are best enjoyed the day they’re made, but can be reheated in a toaster oven to bring back the crunch.
Final Thoughts
Honey butter apple toast is simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor. The crisp edges, soft apple center, and rich buttery coating make it a treat worth trying for the whole family!
Honey Butter Apple Toast
Ingredients
Method
- Prep your ovenPreheat to 160°C (325°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Trim the breadCut off the crusts from each slice for a cleaner finish and even texture.
- Make the butter brown sugar mixIn a bowl, stir together melted butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the toast Spoon 1 tbsp of applesauce onto the center of one bread slice. Top with another slice and press gently—just enough to seal it but not squish the filling out.
- Dip and coat Dip the sandwich into the honey butter mixture, making sure every side is soaked and coated well.
- Bake and flipPlace your coated toasts on the tray and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip and bake the other side for another 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and crispLet the toasts cool completely. They’ll firm up and develop that signature caramelized crunch.
- Tip: These are best enjoyed the day they’re made, but can be reheated in a toaster oven to bring back the crunch.
Notes
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Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.