PEAR SUNDAE FRENCH TOAST

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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

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.

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