THE SOUTHFIELD STORE HOLIDAY FRENCH TOAST

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The Southfield Store Holiday French Toast image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of one orange
1 tablespoon clarified butter
8 slices Challah bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
Apple Cranberry Compote, recipe follows
Pecan Compound Butter, recipe follows
Maple Syrup Reduction, recipe follows
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for garnish
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Zest of one orange
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into a 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup pecans
Kosher salt
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl and add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and orange zest and whisk again.
  • Heat some clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip four slices of the Challah into the egg mixture until soaked through. Immediately place each slice onto the hot skillet. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining 4 slices of bread.
  • Cut each piece of French toast in half diagonally and plate four halves per serving. Top with Apple Cranberry Compote, a scoop of Pecan Compound Butter and a light drizzle of the Maple Syrup Reduction. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
  • Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest and apples to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are cooked as desired.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until they become aromatic and heated through. Salt immediately while still hot. Allow the pecans cool completely.
  • Once the pecans are completely cool, chop them up into small pieces and add to the butter, until incorporated. Set aside until ready to serve, or refrigerate.
  • Place the maple syrup in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until reduced by one-half. Use sparingly to top off French toast.

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