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French Toast with Maple-Blueberry Syrup

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 eggs, beaten
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 2 (7-inch-long, 1-inch-thick) slices Italian bread *
  
• 2 Tbsp butter
  
• Maple-Blueberry Syrup (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. In a large, shallow bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla and salt.
   
   
2. Dip each bread slice into the batter, turning to soak both sides.
   
   
3. Melt butter in a large skillet. Ease bread into skillet and cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes on the first side, or until golden. Flip over and cook 2 to 3 minutes on second side. Remove and serve immediately with maple-blueberry syrup.
   
   Makes 2 servings.
   
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   MAPLE-BLUEBERRY SYRUP
   
   • 2 cups fresh blueberries
   • Grated zest of 1 lemon
   • 1 tsp lemon juice
   • 1-1/2 tsp sugar
   • 1/4 cup maple syrup
   
   In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar (or to taste) and maple syrup. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce is pulpy.
   
   






Final Comments


* This knife-and-fork recipe requires a thick but porous bread. Avoid sourdough bread, which has a tangy flavor that interferes with the fruit topping. Freshly baked bread absorbs too much batter and becomes soggy. If your bread is very soft, dry it in a 325° F oven for about 5 minutes before making the recipe.