Caramelized French Toast with Vanilla Pears - OH MY! |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Delish! From my local paper Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter (separated) |
3 large ripe bartlett pears, peeled,cored and sliced |
1/4 cup brown sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (separated) |
2 eggs |
2/3 cup half-and-half |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
4 slices challah (or other sweet egg bread sliced thick like challah) |
4 tablespoons brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Melt 2 tbls of the butter in a skillet. 2. Add pears, 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 tsp of the vanilla. 3. Simmer until tender, about 2-3 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and transfer the pears onto a plate. 5. Let them stand a couple minutes to drain, then pour into juices back into the skillet. 6. Using medium-high heat, cook the juices another 4-5 minutes (don't stop stirring!) until they are thick and caramelized. 7. Remove from heat. 8. Beat eggs, half-and-half, sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow pan. 9. Add the bread slices and let them soak for 2 minutes. 10. Then turn the slices over and let them soak another 2 minutes. 11. Melt 2 tbls butter in large skillet. 12. Sprinkle 1/2 tbls of brown sugar on each side of the bread. 13. Cook over medium high heat about 2-3 minutes per side until crisp. 14. Place the bread on plates and top with a couple pears, the carmel sauce and some vanilla ice cream if desired. 15. ENJOY! |
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