Best Pear Sundae French Toast Recipes

PEAR SUNDAE FRENCH TOAST

Pear Sundae French Toast image

Coming upon this creation in a potluck line, I left with a full plate and the recipe. Now my family "oohs" and "aahs" as soon as I bring out this fruit-topped favorite. It's great for brunch or as a fanciful finish to a meal. -Carol Schumacher, Menoken, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
Ice cream

Steps:

In a skillet, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir until sugar dissolved. Add pears; cook until tender. , In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to coat each side. Melt remaining butter in a skillet. Fry bread over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Top with ice cream and pear mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PEAR SUNDAE FRENCH TOAST

Pear Sundae French Toast image

Taste of Home 2006- Coming upon this creation in a potluck line, I left with a full plate and the recipe. Now my family "oohs" and "aahs" as soon as I bring out this fruit-topped favorite. It's great for brunch or as a fanciful finish to a meal. -Carol Schumacher, Menoken, North Dakota

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
ice cream

Steps:

In a skillet, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir until sugar dissolved. Add pears; cook until tender.
In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to coat each side. Melt remaining butter in a skillet. Fry bread over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Top with ice cream and pear mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 528.8, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 24.1, Protein 10.2