Ingredients
French Toast:
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/8 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 loaf Italian bread, ends trimmed, cut into 8 (1-inch) slices
Fruit Topping:
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 Bosc pears, ripe but still firm, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
Honey Tips
Honey Flavors and Colors
Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.
Directions
French toast:
In a bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a shallow dish. Pour egg mixture over bread and let sit 20 minutes until absorbed, turning several times.
Fruit topping:
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet. Add pears and sauté 5 minutes over medium heat. Add pecans and sauté another 5 minutes. Stir in honey, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates, top with warm pear sauce.
Serves: 4
In a bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a shallow dish. Pour egg mixture over bread and let sit 20 minutes until absorbed, turning several times.
Fruit topping:
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet. Add pears and sauté 5 minutes over medium heat. Add pecans and sauté another 5 minutes. Stir in honey, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates, top with warm pear sauce.
Serves: 4
