Maple-Glazed Pears with French Toast

INGREDIENTS

Maple-Glazed Pears

• 5 firm but ripe Bartlett or Anjou USA Pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and each half cut lengthwise into 5 wedges
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

French Toast

• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup mil
• 8 thick slices of bread
• Butter for griddle

DIRECTIONS

1. Maple-Glazed Pears: In a 10-inch sauté pan over medium heat, warm the syrup and add butter. Stir until melted (about 2 minutes). Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add pear wedges and simmer, basting frequently, until tender (about 10 minutes). Keep warm.
2. French Toast: Whisk eggs and milk with a pinch of salt. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly butter. Dip each bread slice in the egg mixture, coating both sides, and cook until golden on both sides. Keep warm.
3. Serve: Place 2 slices of French toast on each of 4 warm plates. Top with maple-glazed pears and spoon extra sauce over top. Serve immediately.

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