BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST WITH CARAMELIZED PEACHES

Brioche French Toast with Caramelized Peaches image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz. sliced fresh peaches or one 16-oz. package frozen sliced peaches
1/2-cup sugar
1 Tbs. almond extract
6 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut up, plus 2 Tbs.
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 muffin-sized brioches, halved lengthwise
1/2-cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine peaches, sugar, almond extract and six tablespoons butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until peaches are lightly browned. Put the remaining two tablespoons of butter in a 4x6-inch nonstick loaf pan and place in oven for 10 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon. Dip brioche halves in egg mixture and place, cut side down, in the heated baking pan. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until toasted on the bottom. Place brioches on a platter, toasted side up, and top with caramelized peaches. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.