It was one of those perfect, lazy winter Sunday mornings when being cuddled up at home was the ultimate and creativity could flow unbridled! An old friend, who has had a year filled with challenge, was coming for breakfast and I wanted to make it very special. When that is the case the first thing that pops into my head is my favorite creativity-inducing ingredient,
So…..I made THE MOST FABULOUS ……..
French Toast with Pears and Pomegranate Sauce
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
4 Servings
5 large eggs
1 C. whole milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom, divided
4 3/4 inch-thick slices of egg bread
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 firm but ripe pears, cored and cut into 1/3 inch slices
3/4 C. Splash Shiro Plum Sake Reduction Sauce
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and 1/2 tsp. cardamom to blend in 15×10x2 inch glass baking dish.Add bread slices and let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, turning bread slices occasionally with spatula.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Add pears; saute until beginning to soften. Transfer pears to plate. Add 2 tbsp. butter to skillet and melt. Add pomegranate sauce and remaining 3/4 tsp. of cardamom. Simmer about 2 mins. and remove from heat.
Melt remaining 1 tbsp. butter in skillet over med. heat. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 mins. on each side. Cut French Toast slices diagonally, arrange on plates, top with pear slices and sauce and serve.
YUM!!!
Carol F.
