French Toast With Poached Pears, Walnut Ice Cream,

Name: French Toast With Poached Pears, Walnut Ice Cream, And Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups dry white wine; 3 firm Bartlett pears; 4 large eggs; 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 (3/4-inch-thick) French baguette slices; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, pesticide-free pansies; pesticide-free pansies

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
2 cups dry white wine
3 firm Bartlett pears
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 (3/4-inch-thick) French baguette slices
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, pesticide-free pansies
pesticide-free pansies

1
Bring 1/2 cup sugar and wine to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
2
Peel and core pears; cut in half. Add to wine mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are crisp-tender. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cool completely. Cut each pear half into 6 wedges; return to liquid. Cover and chill.
3
Whisk together eggs, milk, and next 4 ingredients. Dip each bread slice into the spiced egg mixture.
4
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add half of the bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and bread slices.
5
Drain pears. Serve French toast slices with pears and Walnut Ice Cream. Drizzle with Caramel Sauce; arrange mint and pansies on each plate, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cups dry white wine, 3 firm Bartlett pears, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, French Toast With Poached Pears, Walnut Ice Cream, And Caramel Sauce falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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French Toast With Poached Pears, Walnut Ice Cream, And Caramel Sauce

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