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French Toast with Stewed Pears & Crème Anglaise

 

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French Toast with Stewed Pears & Crème Anglaise

Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Servings: 8
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

For the stewed pears:

  • 3 large firm pears such as Bosc or D’anjou
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the crème anglaise:

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • cups half-and-half
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ vanilla bean
  • 1 ounce gluten-free bourbon or distilled liquor of your choice

For the french toast:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ vanilla bean
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more as needed
  • 8 thick-cut slices gluten-free bread

Instructions

Make the Stewed Pears:

  • Peel, core, and slice the pears into ¼-inch thick slices. Heat in a medium saucepan along with sugar and cinnamon and cook on medium heat until softened, stirring occasionally. Then set aside and let cool a bit while preparing the other components.

Make the Crème Anglaise:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a medium saucepan, add the half-and-half and nutmeg. Slice the vanilla bean piece in half lengthwise with a knife. Scrape out the seeds and add them to the cream. Stir so they are well dispersed. Heat on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until just coming to simmer. Gradually pour about ¼ cup of the cream into the eggs while whisking in order to warm up the eggs a bit so as not to shock them when they come in contact with the heat. Gradually pour another ¼ cup of cream into the eggs in the same manner. While stirring, add the eggs into the saucepan, and continue to stir on medium-low heat until the custard sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and add in the bourbon, stirring quickly so that it incorporates well.

Make the French Toast:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and nutmeg. Slice the vanilla bean piece in half lengthwise with a knife. Scrape out the seeds and add them to the liquid mixture, stirring so they are well dispersed.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture so that all sides are well coated. Then fry in the skillet, flipping once after the bottom side browns, about 2-3 minutes. Continue to fry on the other side until brown, and then remove from heat to a serving plate. Continue with the other bread slices, adding more butter to the fry pan as needed. Serve French toast with stewed pears and custard sauce as toppings.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
French Toast with Stewed Pears & Crème Anglaise
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 218mg73%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 206mg6%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 670IU13%
Vitamin C 3.5mg4%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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