French Toast With Pears, Blood Orange Caramel Sauce

Name: French Toast With Pears, Blood Orange Caramel Sauce, And Brie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Roasted Pears and Brie; 2 bosc pears (sliced into about 8 long pieces); 3 tablespoons EVOO; 1 tablespoon coarse ground sea salt; 1/2 wheel of brie; French Toast and Caramel Sauce; 6 slices baguette; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup half and half; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons butter (divided by tbsp); 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 blood orange (cut in half - half for juice, half for garnish)

Servings: persons

Roasted Pears and Brie
2 bosc pears (sliced into about 8 long pieces)
3 tablespoons EVOO
1 tablespoon coarse ground sea salt
1/2 wheel of brie
French Toast and Caramel Sauce
6 slices baguette
2 eggs
1/2 cup half and half
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter (divided by tbsp)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 blood orange (cut in half - half for juice, half for garnish)

1
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly greased baking sheet, spread pear slices, pour EVOO and sea salt over the top. Cook for approx. 5 minutes each side.
2
Reduce heat to 375. Bake brie wheel for about 10 minutes or until it is slightly runny.
3
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, half and half, and cinnamon. Place bread slices in mixture and toss to coat.
4
Heat 1st tbsp. butter in a skillet on medium high. Fry 2 pieces of bread for about 2 minutes each side, or until lightly browned. Set each piece on its own plate. Repeat twice with remaining bread and butter.
5
Mix sugar and water and vanilla, heat on medium high in thick bottom sauce pan, stirring occasionally. Once it turns a nice caramel color, stir in blood orange juice , stirring quickly, and remove pan from heat.
6
Each plate should start with piece of French toast, top with pears, drizze with caramel sauce. Serve with a small slice of brie and an orange slice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Roasted Pears and Brie, 2 bosc pears (sliced into about 8 long pieces), 3 tablespoons EVOO, 1 tablespoon coarse ground sea salt, and more.

Yes, French Toast With Pears, Blood Orange Caramel Sauce, And Brie falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Toast With Pears, Blood Orange Caramel Sauce, And Brie

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